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Film Studies

This guide is intended to support research for film and media studies

Finding Films in CLIO

Searching for Video in CLIO

You can narrow your search in CLIO by format to find DVDs and streaming media in the libraries collections. While films available streaming are sometimes cataloged individually (as with the example below), this is not always the case. It is always best to search individual databases for streaming content. For more streaming media collections please review the streaming media guide here: https://guides.library.barnard.edu/streamingmedia.

Feature Films

Documentary Films

Performing Arts

Open Access Sources

Faculty: Streaming Media for Course Reserves

Streaming Media Requests for your Course

Barnard Library purchases streaming media through a variety of platforms, but primarily through Kanopy and Swank. At this time streaming media purchases can be made for in-class use only. Please use the BLAIS Reserves Department's Film Reserves Request Form for all streaming media requests. For more information on reserves please see the Faculty Guide to Library Materials and Access for Students.
 

Public Film Screenings & Public Performance Rights (PPR)

Public Performance Rights (PPR) licenses are required when screening films for the general public. Generally speaking, PPR is required for film screenings outside of a limited access classroom setting. Barnard Library does not purchase PPR licenses for public film screenings.

Once you have secured PPR you will need to make arrangements with the following departments:

For more information on PPR please see Barnard's Film Screening and Copyright FAQ.