Business Librarian
Business Librarian
Finding documentaries & multimedia
JMU Libraries licenses lots of documentaries and short films that address social issues like immigration or mental health.
Try searching for your topic ("climate change") within any of these video platforms.
- Alexander Street Press Video This link opens in a new windowCollection of tens of thousands of streaming videos, from classic movies, to documentaries and education films.
- AVON: Academic Video Online This link opens in a new windowVideo material for a wide array of uses, including documentaries, interviews, performances, news programs and newsreels, field recordings, commercials, and raw footage.
- Docuseek Complete Collection This link opens in a new window
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Documentary films in a variety of subjects, including education, healthcare, science and technology, and critical thinking. - Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
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Streaming video resource containing thousands of educational videos in all major subject areas; includes access to archival films and newsreels. - Kanopy This link opens in a new windowContains over 25,000 videos, documentaries, training films, theatrical releases, and more.
Note: the login/sign up buttons at the top right of the Kanopy interface are for creating and logging in to personal accounts. It is not necessary to log in to view films if you're on campus. If you are off campus, you will be prompted to log in as a JMU user when you select a film. - PBS Video This link opens in a new window
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Educational streaming videos from PBS, including award-winning national programming and locally produced shows.
Note: Use the log in button to search for JMU, then log in using your eid
