Finding Streaming Media in the Library
Searching Library collections
In the library search box, search.lib.uconn.edu, type streaming and a subject word or words
Use Refine my results to choose Availability = Full Text Online and Resource Type = Video
Subscriptions to databases that stream video
Requesting New Streams for Purchase
Other Streaming Resources
Streaming Services
If you intend to use feature films in your class, you might consider asking your students to pay for content from a streaming service such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, among others. Many distributors and filmmakers also make their titles freely-available on Vimeo, YouTube, and other sites.
- Amazon VideoSearch Amazon by title or actor to find thousands of feature films and TV shows.
To enroll as Amazon Student you must use your college email address. If you're already an Amazon Prime member you can still sign up for Amazon Student - NetflixTV shows, movies, and documentaries streaming online. Netflix offers guidance on educational screenings of documentaries https://help.netflix.com/en/node/57695
- HuluHulu offers movies, documentaries and TV shows streaming online.
Students using their college email can get the first month free when they sign up.
Streaming Aggregators
Aggregators can make finding movies and shows online easier. Not every aggregator has listings from all the different providers (Hulu, Netflix, Amazon, Vudu, ABC, Fox, etc.) so it is useful to check several when you are looking for a particular title.
- Fan TVFind where to watch more than 1,000,000 movies and shows.
- GoWatchItSearch by movie, actor, or director.
- Just WatchSearch for movies and TV from a wide variety of online providers.
- ReelgoodSearch movies and TV shows from across over 250 sources.
- Where to WatchFind out where to watch movies and television shows in the US
