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Videos at JMU

 

 

Search JMU Library Catalog for DVD, VHS, Laser Disc, etc.

 

Free Media for Creative Use

These sources contain material that is available under Creative Commons, Public Domain, or JMU license.

Online Videos

Narrow your search to online films and video clips in these collections. Most of these are educational rather than popular, and include many different subjects.

A growing collection of educational video programs in all subject areas, licensed by Media Resources and included in the Madison Digital Image Database (MDID).
Campus/Remote; broadband connection required off-campus
A streaming video resource containing thousands of educational videos in 8 subject areas.  Includes access to archival films and newsreels.
Campus/Remote
Educational, online videos in many subjects. Select from the list and then look for the VoD (Video On Demand) icon for the free content. Free registration required.
Internet
Interface change coming soon! Click here for more information. Cross-search video collections from Alexander Street Press from one platform. JMU-licensed content only.
Campus/Remote
Web-based software training for more than 110 applications students and educators use every day.
Campus/Remote
Over 50,000 K-12 web-based digital videos from Discovery Education.
Campus/Remote
A film initiative from the Treasures of European Archives project that provides free streaming films from Europe and the Americas.
Hulu is an online video service that offers hit TV shows, movies and clips at Hulu.com and other online destination sites — all for free, anytime in the U.S. For more details on Hulu's service, check out the Hulu product tour.
Internet
Motion pictures in the American Memory project that document the American experience, from animation to Coca-Cola advertising.
Internet
More than 3,500 free, high-quality educational videos and streaming video on all topics. Content is now hosted on YouTube.
Internet
STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math) Connect is the Captivating Real-World STEM Curriculum and Career Development Resource from Discovery Education. Click on JMU student or staff links to set up user account.
Campus/Remote
Collection of videos and talks from TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) Conferences.  Subject areas include Technology, Entertaiment, Design, Business, Science, and Global Issues.  Search by keyword, subject area, newest releases, favorites, and other searchable options.     
YouTube is the world's most popular online video community, allowing millions of people to discover, watch and share originally-created videos. YouTube provides a forum for people to connect, inform, and inspire others across the globe and acts as a distribution platform for original content creators and advertisers large and small.
The latest version of RealPlayer required to view videos.  Click here to download.
Streaming video of news from NBC (1968 to date) and CNN (1995 to date) plus indexing of television network news from all the major networks, 1968 to date.
Campus/Remote
VideoBlocks contains downloadable stock footage, motion backgrounds, production music, sound effects, and more.
Campus/Remote

 

Videos at Other Libraries

Find online, VHS, and DVD videos available in libraries around the world.

Catalog of over 62 million titles cataloged by libraries worldwide ... [more info]

 

Film Guides

Use guides to identify films by subjects or personnel not included in the library and vendor catalogs. Many of these offer extensive information not found in other resources.

Search for a title to find links for more films with the same personnel, themes, moods or genre.  Also offers choices for browsing by decade and country. Also lists purchase information from a variety of online vendors, but the best feature of this source is the ability to find similar titles.
Internet
DVDs and videos listed for sale along with technical information, customer reviews, plot summaries, and cast lists.
Internet
Includes both Film Index International and the American Film Institute (AFI)�Catalog. Film Index International is a filmography covering international film awards and prizes, film reviews, plot summaries, and cast and crew lists for films from over 170 countries. The�AFI Catalog provides full production and cast information, extensive plot summaries and notes for American films from 1893 to 1971.
Campus/Remote
Database of books and videos for sale from multiple sources.� Includes brief summaries, distributor contact information, and, for some titles, reviews.� Good source for information about educational films and documentaries.
Campus/Remote
The Internet movie database covers more than 115,000 movies and contains over 1,750,000 filmography...
Internet
Subscribe to NetFlix to get a steady supply of films. Browse the site for cast, awards, ratings, and film summaries. 
Internet

 

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