LibGuides: Streaming Media: Finding & Using the Libraries' Streaming Media Collection

Resource Spotlight

Academic Video Online (AVON)

AVON provides unlimited access to more than 63,000 videos all cross-searchable from a single platform. This interdisciplinary database includes scholarly video material and award-winning films. AVON is the most comprehensive video subscription available to libraries.

Academic Video Online
AVON contains streaming videos on a wide range of subjects.

Find Streaming Media

Search OneSearch

OneSearch contains Adelphi's currently-licensed streaming content. To access a film: search in OneSearch, click on the title you wish to view, and locate the access link. Note that streaming licenses (access) may expire; if applicable, the OneSearch record includes the license expiration date. If you search for a specific title and cannot find/access it, that means we do not have a current license to that video.

Where can I find streaming content on the Libraries' website?

OneSearch
Browse or search for streaming content in OneSearch. Click its title to locate the URL and expiration date, if applicable.
A-Z Databases & More: Streaming Video
Click here to see the list of databases that contain streaming video.
A-Z Databases & More: Streaming Audio
Click here to see the list of databases that contain streaming audio.

Video Tutorial

How to Search for a Streaming Video by Title in OneSearch (Video Tutorial)
This video demonstrates how to find a streaming video in OneSearch.

FAQ

What is streaming media?

"Streaming media" refers to audiovisual content that can be accessed through computers or mobile devices with Internet capabilities. The University Libraries' streaming media collection offers a large selection of documentary, educational, and popular works.

Who can use Adelphi's streaming media?

Current students, staff, and faculty may access the library’s collection of streaming video and audio on-campus or off-campus.

To do so, you will need:

A computer or mobile device with Internet capabilities
Your Adelphi username and password.

You must sign in to access streaming media content; contact the IT Help Desk if you are having trouble logging in with your Adelphi username and password.