Research Guides: Communication: Streaming Video

Streaming Video

Resources for your studies can many forms including videos. Here at Brock the library provides links to a variety of streaming video services, such as Criterion-on-Demand, Audio Cine, Films on Demand, and NFB Campus. The Library has subscribed to content packages that include thousands of feature films, documentaries, educational films, and video clips covering a wide range of subject matter and genre. Search by title, genre or topic to find a variety of sources apart from scholarly articles.

Criterion-on-Demand This link opens in a new window
- Stream feature films.
- Videos cannot be viewed using screensharing apps such as Zoom, Teams, etc., or on mobile devices.
- Permitted Uses
- Find classic films, documentaries, international film, North American feature films, cult classics, new releases, foreign films, literary adaptations, documentaries, animated titles, and independent features
- For viewing in Internet Explorer, please first install the Microsoft Silverlight Plugin.
National Film Board of Canada This link opens in a new window
- Find documentaries and films of the lives of Canadians, the environment, human rights, international conflict and more
- Register for an NFB Education account to bookmark your favourite films. Note that as of September 2024, NFB Campus is NFB Education, and a separate account is not required to access NFB Education content. More info about these changes.
- Permitted Uses
Described video and closed captioning capabilities available.
View NFB Playlists for a list of themed videos curated by NFB staff.
Audio Cine Films This link opens in a new window
- Stream movies from some of Hollywood’s most well-known studios, including Walt Disney, Universal, DreamWorks, Sony, Marvel, Pixar, MGM, and many others.
- Chrome browser recommended. For using other browsers, see technical requirements.
O'Reilly for Higher Education This link opens in a new window
- A collection of learning resources on the topics of computer programming, IT networking, project management, graphic design and business strategy.
- Includes thousands of books and training videos, as well as case studies, certification preparation materials, practice exercises, and much more.
- Permitted Uses