Research Guides: Begley Library Homepage: Find Video

Search Here for Video

Academic Video Online
The library's primary streaming video collection. Watch over 70,000 films in business, counseling, health, history, music, and more. Includes documentaries, interviews, feature films, performances, news programs and newsreels, and demonstrations. The library subscribes to this complete service. There is no limit on views in this service.
Kanopy
Watch 26,000 classic, world, and independent films and documentaries. Films are selected globally from award-winning filmmakers, and include the Criterion Collection, PBS, The Great Courses and more. New in Fall 2022: Films must be requested for licensing for academic use before purchasing.

Licenses must be purchased before being able to view any video in Kanopy. The library will only consider approval for these licenses for academic use from faculty members. To request a film or documentary, please complete the Kanopy Request Form.

Search Here for Music

Naxos Music Library
This is the library’s streaming music collection. It contains 120,000+ albums and almost 2 million tracks. Listen to music, create playlists, and download the App.
Naxos Sheet Music
Sheet music. View, print, and transpose sheet music. Search by genre, instrument, or composer.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Why the change in Kanopy services?

After the 30 seconds of the third viewing of a title, Kanopy automatically purchased the license for $120. The library has been able to sustain the cost previously. However, with the rise in popularity for recreational use, the cost has drastically risen and the library is no longer able to sustain the cost. Therefore, the library will have to approve all licensing purchases.

Who can request titles from Kanopy?

Any member of the SUNY Schenectady community can request the licensing purchase of a title. However, only requests for academic use will be considered.

How long will the request take for approval?

Once the Kanopy Request Form is completed, it is automatically sent to Giovannine Matheron, Collection Development & Electronic Resources Librarian. Please submit requests at least 7 days in advance. Once a decision has been made, an e-mail will be sent to you directly.

Can I stream Kanopy or Academic Video Online (AVON) though teleconferencing software?

No, neither Kanopy nor AVON support streaming videos for online classes via teleconferencing software due to copyright, authentication, and bandwidth requirements. A permanent link to video clips can be embedded into your course site for students to view on their own.

I still need help. What should I do?

Consult with a librarian online or in-person, whichever works best for you. Librarians are research specialists; we can help you find the information you need.
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