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"Fair Use" licensing from subscription databases does not permit posting of images or media to unsecured websites such as social media, blogs or YouTube.

Documentary Area
Wide topics for free viewing. Films not hosted on this site, but gathered from other sources.
Top Documentary Films
Over 3000 docs organized in 25 categories searchable by keywords.

Alexander Street Academic Video Online (AVON) This link opens in a new window
The AVON (Academic Videos Online) streaming platform provides on-demand access to over 60,000 streaming videos. Content providers include PBS, BBC, Sony Picture Classics, CNN, BBC, and more.
Detailed description of available AVON collections at https://video-alexanderstreet-com.ezproxy.mtsu.edu/collections.
Docuseek2 This link opens in a new window
Streaming documentary films from a number of sources, including Bullfrog Films, Icarus Films, and the National Film Board of Canada. Many films in this collection focus on social and environmental issues.
Docuseek Help Wiki
Instructors can register a personal account in order to create clips and playlists.
Swank This link opens in a new window
Streaming collection of films and documentaries, both classic and contemporary. Content on this platform is leased solely for classroom use; see https://library.mtsu.edu/mediaresources/policy
Swank accessibility features, including captions
Sharing and assigning Swank films
Instructors can create a Swank account in order to search unlicensed titles. Please see the library's streaming film acquisition policy before requesting a film license.
Kanopy Streaming Video This link opens in a new window
Watch streaming films, documentaries, and training videos from Criterion Collection, Women Make Movies, First Run Features, and other leading producers. The library owns some titles on this platform, but most content is leased solely for classroom use; see https://library.mtsu.edu/mediaresources/policy
Kanopy Troubleshooting Guide
Kanopy Accessibility Statement
Creating playlists and/or clips (Must first create a Kanopy account)

New York Times Video
Short videos about current issues. Indexed by channels (broad subjects). Use your free New York Times subscription for full access.
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Images

Use the Library's Media Sources Guide and the Copyright and Fair Use Guide for more website suggestions and in-depth explanations. There are more great options listed for the free creative use of: images, videos, and music.

OpenVerse
Pulls content from openly licensed images from around the internet. One search box for images, videos, and music. Make sure to read all the copyright restrictions.
Free Images
Free stock photos and royalty free images. Create a free account to download images.
Open Clipart
The largest online repository for high quality public domain vector graphics on the internet. Free vector images.
Pixabay
Royalty free images, videos and music.

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