The collection of streaming feature films available to the Simmons community varies by academic year. Click the link below to see if we have a specific title or contact a librarian to request the streaming version of another feature film.
This link opens in a new windowHow do I request a film from Digital Campus?
You can request a streaming feature film via the online Course Reserve system or by contacting your Liaison Librarian.
What are the technical requirements for Digital Campus?
Films streamed on the Digital Campus platform work with all web browsers, including Safari.
Are films with closed captioning available?
Yes, films with closed captioning are available. When you request a title, please let us know that closed captioning is needed.
How long are the films available in the Digital Campus portal?
Films are generally available for one academic year.
What are the audio and video specifications?
Do I have to stream feature films through Digital Campus?
Digital Campus is the main platform the library uses to stream feature films, though some classic and independent films are available on Kanopy. However, there are many films that are currently in the public domain and freely available online. These films are no longer protected by copyright and can be linked in Moodle, included in a syllabus or shown in class.
When a feature film is live on the Digital Campus platform a record for it will be available in the library catalog as well as in the Swank Feature Films Database. A librarian can also provide faculty with a link to copy and paste into your Moodle page so students can watch the film at any time via their course page. Faculty can also request streaming feature films via the online Course Reserves system. If you want to play the film during class, just click the View Streaming Video button in the library catalog or click on the film in the Swank Feature Films Database and then click the screen size button (see below) to maximize the picture.
Once a link has been added to a Moodle course page or the online Course Reserves system, just click it to be taken to the Digital Campus player, which operates much like YouTube or other online video platforms. The film will start to play automatically once the player is open. Just click the pause button on the bottom left to stop playing. To get to a film from the Swank Feature Films Database, click on the title of the film you want, then click the play button in the pop-up window.
