FAQ: How do I locate and use library video databases?

Locating Videos in the Multi-Search

You can find videos in several databases and the Multi-Search. To locate videos in the Multi-Search:

1. Go to Multi-Search by using the Multi-Search link This link opens in a new window or from the library homepage by clicking the search button after entering a search term.

   

2. Click the "All Filters" button under the search box.
   
3. In the column that pops up on the right, select "Source Types."
   
    
4. Scroll down, then check the option for "Videos."

Locating Videos in A-Z Database List

Click on the A-Z Database List in the Quick Links box on the Library Home Page. Then click on “All Database Types” in the center box above the alphabet. In the dropdown menu, select "includes video and/or images". For the most part, the video databases operate like the other article & book databases. The most commonly used video databases are listed below.

Specific directions are available via the Help feature in each database. Tutorials for the commonly used video databases are below:

Academic Video Online

• Support Guide Academic Video Online This link opens in a new window

Films on Demand

• Training Page This link opens in a new window

Kanopy

• Kanopy Support Page This link opens in a new window
• Searching This link opens in a new window
• Creating a clip/playlist This link opens in a new window

SAGE Video

• Support Guide This link opens in a new window