Streaming Media

NWACC Library, in cooperation with Distance Learning, supports the curricular streaming needs of the college. However, the high cost of streaming videos combined with budget constraints requires some limits on what we can provide. The policy for acquiring streaming rights may be adjusted from semester to semester based on funding. We encourage faculty to work closely with their Library Liaison to identify streaming media to use in the curriculum a few months prior to their need.  

Faculty are first encouraged to search and browse through the current subscription streaming media offerings, such as Academic Video Online and Kanopy. View the Library’s Streaming Media Guide. 

The library also collects non-print materials in DVD format. The Library reserves the right to limit the number of streaming titles in support of a course.  When requests are unusually expensive (e.g. more than $200) or numerous, we may also ask the faculty member’s department for funds to help cover acquisition costs. Streaming requests are purchased on a "first come, first serve" basis until the semester budget is expended. Upon expiration of a license, the library will apply the above criteria for license renewal decisions.  

Consumer Facing Content: 

When an educational streaming license is not available, the library will purchase a DVD when possible. For exclusive content on consumer-facing platforms (Netflix, Amazon, etc.), the library recommends individually paid access. 

Public Performance Rights:  

The Library generally does not purchase DVDs with public performance rights. The Library does not pay for one-time public performance licenses. Campus groups organizing public screenings are responsible for all fees for one-time public performance licenses.  

Language:   

The Library primarily acquires audiovisual materials in English or foreign films with subtitles.  Foreign language productions without English subtitles will be acquired on a selective basis, usually in response to a specific curricular request from the faculty. The Library does not acquire language learning materials as part of the audiovisual collection.   

Copyright: US Copyright Law permits the circulation of videos to individual library patrons. The permits showing a video to a class of students during instruction. For more information and audiovisual content visit our Copyright Guide.