Films Online
FAQs on film classroom use
> How do I find streaming video for classroom use through the Library?
To find streaming video search the available databases, listed at the right. Please note: the library is running a trial to Academic Video Online (AVON) as a possible replacement for Films on Demand. See the description for more info.
Some streaming video may also be found by searching BU Books & More, the library catalog.
Swank, a new database, provides yet another option for faculty to request streaming video for courses. Use the Swank Digital Campus tab on this guide to learn how to find and request films in Swank.
> If streaming video isn't available but there is a DVD player in my classroom, how can I find if the library has the film on DVD?
Andruss Library has many films on DVD that can be borrowed for use in classes. Search BU Books & More by film title. For example, Andruss Library has the film DVD of Picasso and Braque go to the movies, shelved in the DVD Collection on the 1st floor, call number 0661. Ask for it at the Circulation Desk.
Find films, media, and more in library catalog
Online Film Databases from Andruss Library
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Academic Video Online (AVON)Offers more than 68,000 titles spanning of subject areas of anthropology, business, counseling, film, health, history, music, and more. More than 14,000 titles are exclusive to AVON, including content-types: documentaries, films, demonstrations, etc.
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Films On Demand: Nursing CollectionCollection of nursing streaming videos covering a range of topics covering Academic Success Skills; Career Development and Exploration; Diseases, Disorders and Disabilities; Nursing Foundations; Patient Care and Interventions; Skills; and Special Topics in Nursing.
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KanopyA video-streaming solution for colleges with a broad selection of over 26,000 documentaries, feature films and training videos from thousands of producers. Best viewed on a PC using Firefox and on a Mac using Safari.
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Primal Pictures: Anatomy & Physiology OnlineProvides access to 20 modules with clear 3D images and interactive models, narrated animations and illustrations, dissection slides for labeling, clinical case studies, the impact of aging on each body system, pronunciation guide, quizzes and more.
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Primal Pictures: Communications Disorders Package3D anatomy and physiology package specifically supports learning in Communication Sciences & Disorders. Click on Clinical Specialties to view modules for Audiology, Speech Language Pathology, or Head and Neck: Basic Neuroanatomy. May also click on 3D Atlas to view the module on Head and Neck. (Additional modules include Quizzes and Activities for SLP and r Anatomy & Physiology [whole body].)
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LinkedIn LearningOver 1,500 courses and 85,000 individual online video tutorials on common and specialized software applications. Also accessible via mobile devices.
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PsycTHERAPYProvides streaming psychotherapy demonstration videos through PsycNET. To access, click on 'I accept' near bottom of initial Disclaimer page.
Online Film Databases: Free from the Web
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FedFlixFeatures more than 3,000 films created by the US government on a variety of topics, from training films to history, from our national parks to the U.S. Fire Academy and the Postal Inspectors.
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The Internet Archive: Moving ImagesLibrary of free movies, films, and videos. Contains thousands of digital movies uploaded by Archive users; many are available for free download.
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National Screening RoomDigitized films from the Library of Congress' moving image collection. Covers American history and culture from 1890-1999.
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The Open Video ProjectA shared digital video collection: a repository of digitized video content for the digital video, multimedia retrieval, digital library, and other research communities.
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C-SPAN Video LibraryThe C-SPAN Archives records, indexes, and archives all C-SPAN programming for historical, educational, research, and archival uses.
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Science Magazine - YouTube VideosDescription
The latest videos from Science magazine, the world's leading outlet for scientific news, commentary, and cutting-edge research. Learn more at www.sciencemag.org (the library subscribes to the online journal) -
MedlinePlus Video & ToolsWatch health videos on topics such as anatomy, body systems, and surgical procedures. Test your knowledge with interactive tutorials and games. Check your health with calculators and quizzes.
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