Research Guides: Remote Library Resources for SMC: Accessing Film & Streaming Video

Films and Streaming Media

There are several databases that have streaming media options available for online learners. These online videos contain documentaries, foreign-language films, as well as award-winning films. Along with videos, SMC library also provides access to Naxos Music Library and Sheet Music.

Academic Video Online This link opens in a new window
Academic Video Online features a single, fully integrated platform, offering access to tens of thousands of full-length streaming video titles. Mobile: Videos are mobile-friendly.
Dance Online: Dance in Video This link opens in a new window
This volume showcases a new catalogue of dancers and partners including the Joffrey Ballet, John Jasperse Company, Cloud Gate Dance Theatre, Bavarian State Ballet, Royal Ballet of Cambodia, Kirov Ballet, and Compañía Nacional de Danza.
Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
Films On Demand is a streaming video platform that makes it easy to incorporate outstanding educational programs from Films Media Group into your content management systems, online lesson plans, distance learning courseware, or electronic card catalog system. There are 24 specific subject groups within FOD from Anthropology to World Languages. Browse by topic, or search by title or keyword. It is possible to stream segments of videos for classroom use as well. Mobile: videos are mobile-friendly.
Kanopy This link opens in a new window
Connecting to Kanopy: Scroll down until you see a bright red button saying Login to STMARYS. Select that, and you'll be asked to do that one more time. You may then be asked to authenticate using your SMC login and password. You should then be connected! Kanopy is a leading distributor of tertiary educational videos. Titles available in this database are streaming. Major subjects covered include: The arts, business and training, health sciences, media and communication, natural sciences, social sciences, and teacher education.
LGBT Studies in Video This link opens in a new window
LGBT Studies in Video contains films covering the study of gender, media studies, and politics. The films address issues of social justice, gender/sexual identity, gay and lesbian studies, and provide insights into the contributions of women to history, culture, and society.
Naxos Music Library This link opens in a new window
Listen to more than 126,000 CDs and 1,800,000 tracks of music. New releases are added every month. Mobile: interface is not optimized for mobile users, but player works well.
Naxos Sheet Music This link opens in a new window
Offers members over 45,000 sheet music titles, powered by the largest online digital sheet music store. Delivers digital sheet music in all classical genres, spanning music from Medieval to the 21st century and composers from Bach to Arvo Part.