Streaming Video

CCC libraries subscribe to 3 streaming databases to support instruction across our campuses: AVON, Kanopy and Swank. See below for more information about each platform. 

Please complete this form to request a title for streaming. We welcome instructor requests for media to support the curriculum and will attempt to fill all such requests, if possible. There may be circumstances (e.g. licensing restrictions, budgetary concerns, etc.) that prevent us from purchasing requested items. Please note that some titles may be unavailable for the library to purchase or license. Please see our streaming policy for more information. 

The best option for sharing streaming videos with students is to give them the direct link to watch on their own device. All of our streaming platforms can be accessed on and off campus by all CCC faculty, staff, and students.  

Many of the films in Kanopy, AVON, and Swank have special software that does not allow them to appear on a shared screen. You will be able to see the film, but students will only see a black screen. A few alternatives you might consider: 

• Have students screen the film on their own as homework and discuss the film during a synchronous Zoom session
• Share a link with students and have everyone press play at the same time. Zoom can be used to chat during the film. The film can be paused at certain points to engage in discussion and make sure that everyone is following along.   
• Create shorter clips* for students and share them in Zoom over chat. Pause to have everyone watch on their own device and then discuss.  

*Both Academic Video Online (AVON) and Kanopy allow the creation of clips, which generates links that instructors can share with students. Swank does not allow the creation of clips. Please see the following AVON and Kanopy support pages on how to create clips:

• AVON
• Kanopy

Some of our streaming films have Public Performance Rights (PPR) and can be used for on-campus social events:

• All AVON films (with the exception of Film Platform titles) have PPR.
• Some titles on Kanopy have PPR. Look for a PPR icon or search for public performance rights to apply a filter that will return all PPR titles. See this help page for more information.
• Swank Digital Campus titles cannot be used for public performances. 

To embed a video in BrightSpace follow these steps:

• Click on the video you want to embed
• Select "Share"
• Copy the embed code
• Open BrightSpace to the module where you would like to upload the video
• You can add the video in two different ways:
  • By clicking upload/create and selecting video, you will be prompted to add the embed code
  • By clicking upload/create and selecting "Create File", select "Insert Stuff" icon, select enter embed code