Michael Schwartz Library

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Films and Streaming Video

Films at the library

The Michael Schwartz Library owns many physical film items in a variety of formats. The Michael Schwartz Library also provides access to several streaming platforms.

Faculty, you can contact your department's librarian for assistance locating suitable film content for your courses. You may also contact your librarian for questions about access to a specific film.

Streaming films

Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
Large number of educational and documentary streaming films.
Kanopy Streaming Videos This link opens in a new window
Educational, documentary, as well as feature and independent cinema. Film results in Kanopy not licensed by CSU (end of search results) can be requested through by faculty.
Digital Resource Commons (OhioLINK) DISCONTINUED This link opens in a new window
Search streaming films created at OhioLINK member institutions.

Films in the library

To search for films in the library, use the SCHOLAR catalog to perform a KEYWORD or TITLE search using the work's title.

You can also do an advanced search for physical or streaming films by specifying DVD,VHS, FILM or STREAMING VIDEO under Material Type. Kanopy films are not searched in Scholar.

The SCHOLAR record will provide details on the film regarding its availability, what format it is in and where it is located. Films are for the most part kept on the 3rd floor in the Multimedia Center.