This page contains information on Open Education Resources and Video Resources.
Open Educational Resources are a cost-effective way to add reliable content to your course. Click HERE or the link below to access a guide that provides details on what OER is, how to evaluate OER offerings, and links to sources.
https://libguides.eastern.edu/c.php?g=873990
Warner Library subscribes to Faculty Select for faculty to assist them in locating OER materials. Faculty Select is not found in the A-Z database list. You can use the above link to start searching!
Video is an important teaching tool, but it comes with copyright and access challenges. When using videos in the classroom, be sure you are adhering to copyright regulations. These resources will make accessing quality videos less challenging.
Warner Memorial Library contains a rich collection of non-print, audio-visual materials.
You can discover these items using our online catalog, or in-person on the upper level (Room 300) of the library. Please ask a librarian for information on archived materials.
How to Search For Videos
If you are a Pennsylvania resident, you can obtain a digital library card that gives you access to the Free Library of Philadelphia's resources. You can use their video streaming databases, including Hoopla and Kanopy.
Free, ad-supported streaming service, owned by Sony Corporation.
Free, ad-supported streaming service, owned by ViacomCBS Corporation.
Free, ad-supported streaming service, owned by Fox Corporation.
Classics, older films and news
Not all items available are legally available. Be cautious for pirated items. Only use items from legitimate sources.
Many of these platforms offer free trials. Please click the links for more information on the duration of the free trials.
Find out which Netflix documentary titles are available for educational screenings: Educational Screenings of Documentaries