Tag Archives: media

New streaming media collection: Can-Core Academic Video

There’s an exciting new video collection at the Library! Can-Core Academic Video is a streaming video platform with thousands of videos by Canadian and Indigenous filmmakers. The films in Can-Core have been selected for their strong curriculum fit and come … Continue reading

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Now on trial at Langara Library: the Criterion on Demand film collection

Looking for a film at Langara? Try our new Criterion on Demand film collection, on trial until the end of December. This exciting online film collection is available for streaming or download 24/7, from both on and off-campus (with Langara … Continue reading

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NFB CAMPUS introduces new “Learning Bundles”

NFB CAMPUS is the streaming media portal from the National Film Board of Canada. It includes documentaries, animations, feature films, and interactive titles. It also contains a bank of teaching resources, including a new “Learning Bundles” feature: “Each bundle contains a rich selection … Continue reading

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VAST Streaming Video Collection

The Library now subscribes to VAST Streaming Videos, a collection of online streaming video content from sources like PBS, Arthaus, CBS, Kino International, Documentary Educational Resources, California Newsreel, Opus Arte, The Cinema Guild, Pennabaker Hegedus Films, Psychotherapy.net, and hundreds of other … Continue reading

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NFB Streaming Webinars

Langara Library provides access to CAMPUS, the National Film Board’s unique online streaming service for film and media, which is gaining momentum across Canada. It offers access to over 2,500 films, teaching guides, interactive projects, customizable playlists and other resources, … Continue reading

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Media & Copyright in Canada 2012

Do you use educational media in your courses at Langara?  Copyright Librarian Niina Mitter’s presentation on Educational Media & Copyright in Canada 2012 provides a concise overview of Fair Dealing and how you can legally use media such as DVDs or YouTube … Continue reading

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