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About Swank Digital Campus
What is Swank?
Swank Digital Campus is a collection of streaming films licensed by NOVA Libraries for courses requiring films for educational use. The films may only be viewed via a link in Canvas or shown in class. The films do not have public performance rights.
How does it work?
- The library purchases a one-year license for films required in courses. The one year period runs July 1-June 30. Any film licensed after July 1 will still have the June 30 end date. Every year a request period opens on April 1-May 15. Look for information in the Daily Flyer or on the "Overview" tab of this guide.
- Check the Current Swank Titles on this page to see if the film is already licensed.
- If the film has already been licensed, contact lts@nvcc.edu to request the link.
- If the film has not been licensed and it is after May 15, email lts@nvcc.edu for more information.
- If Swank doesn't offer your film, a librarian can help you locate streaming videos other sources!
Considerations Before a Film is Licensed:
- Is the license available through Swank?
- Is it required for the course or supplementary?
- Is the film captioned? Only films with captions will be licensed.
- Available funds will determine whether or not we are able to fulfill your request.