Trial to Two Video Streaming Databases from Alexander Street Press

From now through October 15, 2014, all students, faculty, and staff may access the  video streaming collections below from Alexander Street Press.  These two video databases are under consideration for the next fiscal year.  Faculty input is crucial in the decision making process.


VAST: Academic Video Online - http://libguides.marist.edu/c.php?g=87493&p=904580 

        The VAST Collection is Alexander Street's most comprehenstive video subscription that includes not only our currently subscribed video databases but also over 30 additional collections in the areas of business, cinema, criminal justice, education, environmental studies, health sciences, history, psychology and more.

The Criterion Collection - http://libguides.marist.edu/c.php?g=87493&p=904615

         

       The Criterion Collection includes 300 HD-quality films considered some of the world’s most influential and widely respected for both their scholarly value and importance for the study of cinema, history, and culture. Directors include Bergman, Fellini, Godard, Hitchcock, Kurosawa, and more.

The video databases include synchronized and searchable transcripts, clip-making, send-to-mobile capability, embed/link features, and subtitle toggle.

Please fill out the 3 question survey provided next to the database link You can also  email Judy Diffenderfer (Judy.Diffenderfer@marist.edu) with questions and comments.