To request videos currently owned by the library for reserves:
Submit the Electronic Reserves Request Form.
To request the library purchase new videos:
Email your Liaison Librarian with the following information:
Things to consider:
Your Liaison Librarian can work with you to:
1. Check OneSearch to see if the library already has access to the video (streaming and/or in DVD).
2. Check for Free Options. For commercial films, use a service like Just Watch to see if there are free services (Freevee, Tubi, Plex, etc.) which stream the video (with ads). more information
3. Check the existing library collections (especially AVON) to see if a different title will meet the need for your course.
4. Check on the availability of institutional streaming licenses (temporary or permanent/perpetual), and examine some of the following options:
5. Explore other options.
Over 200 instructional videos concepts in biological science as well as 150 "scientist-in-action" demonstrations of concepts in practice
Kanopy licenses last only for limited period and must be repurchased each time the license expires. Funds for new purchases in each discipline are limited so Instructors are encouraged to check with their liaison librarian for other options.
Please submit any questions and feedback regarding these collections to: videos@library.csustan.edu