The University Libraries provide comprehensive audiovisual services, including streaming videos, a large DVD collection, and faculty course integration support.
Streaming Videos
We subscribe to several streaming video services which include thousands of educational titles, documentaries, and feature films. For a list of streaming platforms and online content, please see Streaming Media.
DVD Collections
Our DVD collections are available for individual borrowing and for classroom use.
DVD Loan Periods:
| User Type |
Circulating Items |
Classroom Use Items |
| Faculty & Graduate Students |
5 days |
5 days |
| Undergraduate Students & Staff |
5 days |
In-library use only |
| Alumni & Courtesy Patrons |
In-library use only |
In-library use only |
Important details:
Renewals are available through My Library Account for an additional 5 days if there are no pending requests for the DVD.
Requesting DVDs
Processing times:
- Same campus: 1 business day
- Different campus: 2-3 business days
- Request processing hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm
- Pickup availability: After 5:00pm for orders placed before 4:00pm
For additional info, see the Contact and Support section below.
Course Reserves and Faculty Services
Faculty can integrate audiovisual materials into courses through our comprehensive course support services.
Course Reserves
Materials on reserves are available at our Circulation Desks on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the semester. To place a physical DVD or a streaming video link (for student access) on reserve, please see course reserves.
Purchase Requests
Faculty can Submit an audiovisual purchase request for new materials.
Streaming Video for Faculty
Additional information for faculty using streaming videos for instructional purposes:
- Streaming providers commonly lose titles due to changes in licensing agreements. Faculty are responsible for checking that titles are available prior to adding them to syllabi and using them in class.
- For streaming titles that we have newly licensed, the standard license period is usually one calendar year.
- We strongly recommend planning back-up titles and lessons in case of technological or other unforeseen issues.
- For online classes through Zoom, videos from Kanopy and Swank will frequently “black out” within screen sharing mode due to embedded digital rights management (DRM). We recommend the following options:
- To show a video segment in class, share the video link with students. Have students mute themselves, open a new tab in their web browser, play the video, and then return to Zoom.
- To show specific Kanopy video segments from multiple titles, use the clips/playlist feature to create a playlist that you can share with students.
- If possible, have students watch longer segments or feature-length titles outside of class.
Most streaming videos and DVDs are for educational purposes only. Different types of screenings may have different licensing requirements.
Educational uses (permitted with library materials):
- Classroom instruction
- Course-related assignments
- Individual academic research and study
Public performances (requires special licensing):
- Campus-wide screenings
- Entertainment events
- Non-course related showings
Please contact lib-av@luc.edu for questions about public performance rights or special licensing needs.
- Primary contact:
lib-av@luc.edu
773.508.2636
- Chris Martin (Head of Access Services):
cmartin15@luc.edu
773.508.2636
- Cudahy Library: 773.508.2632
- Lewis Library: 312.915.6625
- AV request processing: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm
