Links to our two most popular video streaming services are below, but here's a complete list with descriptions. There might be video content on the LGBTQIA+ community you would like to explore on these other platforms -- A-Z Databases
Streaming video subscription to over 80,000 titles across a wide range of subjects. All videos include public performance rights: permission for classroom showings and public screenings as long as no admission is being charged.
Streaming video platform offering a broad selection of educational titles, including documentaries, independent and foreign films, classics, and feature films. Faculty may request additional films by contacting the Library.
From the About Us page on their website, Academic Video Online (aka AVON) describes itself this way:
"Alexander Street is part of Clarivate, a leading global information services provider. Alexander Street's products are curated, discipline-focused, primary-source collections, websites, and streaming media for learning and research. We’re passionate about creating landmark online resources that help scholars and students discover and learn."
The platform curates special collections / channels around the following topics related to the LGBTQIA+ community:
From the About page on their website, Kanopy describes itself this way:
"The films that truly resonate with us do more than just entertain. They inspire us, enrich us, and challenge our perspectives. Kanopy ensures that these films reach viewers around the world.
"We stream thoughtful entertainment to your preferred device with no fees and no commercials by partnering with public libraries and universities. Everyone from film scholars to casual viewers will discover remarkable and enriching films on Kanopy. Log in with your library membership and enjoy our diverse catalog with new titles added every month.
"At Kanopy we believe in the power of film to bridge cultural boundaries and bring people together. Start watching today and expand your worldview with us."
The platform creates genre lists to find films more about the LGBTQIA+ community: