Film and Video to Support Curriculum
Whenever feasible, Pickler Memorial Library prefers to support video needs with physical media, typically DVD or Blu-Ray discs. Viewing machines are provided in the media library on the second floor of the Library. For course assignments, we recommend that professors place required viewing on course reserves by completing a course reserves form.
Truman also subscribes to some streaming video resources. Examples include:
- Films on Demand is a multi-disciplinary collection of streaming videos from Films Media Group. The collection covers a wide range of academic disciplines. Our subscription allows unlimited viewing by Truman students, faculty, and staff. The collection can be searched in TruSearch, the Library catalog, and the database itself at: http://digital.films.com/portalplaylists.aspx?aid=15581
Per-title licenses. When a film is not available in DVD/Blu-Ray and not available through other streaming services, the Library can sometimes request a per-title license. These licenses tend to be expensive, so each request is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. For per-title licenses we often have to negotiate license terms, which can be a lengthy process. When a per-title license is needed for a course, we strongly recommend that the professor request it as early as possible.