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Film & Television Studies: Film & Video Collections

Provides an overview of resources available at Fordham University Libraries on Film & Television Studies.

Film & Video Collections by Subscription

Individual records for film & video titles available in streaming format are not listed in the library catalog at the moment.

To see if Fordham has access to a streaming film or television program, you will need to search the databases below.

  • Use the Library Catalog to search for film & TV options on DVD. The library has computers that will play DVDs.

  Notes regarding Kanopy: Search inside Kanopy to see if Fordham currently has access to the item you need. If not, Fordham faculty can request items through the pop-up form. Notifications will be sent if and when Fordham Libraries can acquire a license to the requested item.

Open Access Film & Video Collections

Additional Resources & Links

Tips for Viewing Streaming Videos In Class

See our Video & Multimedia page for best practices from our Electronic Resources department for managing in-class viewing of streaming videos.

Formatting Links for Sharing

Most streaming video platforms offer options to generate persistent links to share access to content with students via email or syllabi.

Copying & pasting a URL from your browser's address bar will not work at a later date for other users.

Look at the user interface to find options to generate permalinks. Here is an example from AVON: 

  • On the top menu, click on Share.
  • Options will then appear to Copy Permalink (creates a web link) or Copy Embed Code (creates code to embed a video on a digital platform).

Screnshot from AVON showing the Share button and link options.

DVDs and VHS

Looking for content available in DVD or VHS format? Try these steps:

  • Search the Library Catalog to see what is available in these formats across Fordham Libraries.
  • Search WorldCat FirstSearch to see if a film, TV, or collection is available in DVD or VHS format.

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