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?
Considerations Before a Film is Licensed:
In Browser
Swank videos are streamed using an HTML5 player within the browser. One of the following browsers are required for Swank Streaming video:
Mobile and TV Apps
**It is recommended to view Swank films in your Mobile Browser. The Swank Mobile App can be buggy and not user friendly. Generally, Swank films play just fine within a mobile browser window.**
To watch NOVA licensed films on Mobile apps, you must:
For more information, see the Swank Instructions for Mobile Access
Mobile Apps
A "Swank Media Player" app is currently available for the mobile devices below. Click on the links to find more information on how to access and use these.
TV Apps
There is currently no Swank Digital Campus app for TVs. However, you can cast video to a TV using Chromecast
To use one of these licensed titles in your course, access the Swank Streaming Video list within SharePoint at the links below or email the NOVA Online Librarian at online-library@nvcc.edu to request the link.
For a list of the currently licensed Swank films, please use the widget found under the Streaming Video By Type page under "Feature Films"