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How to Search Efficiently
With so many streaming databases both for academic and personal use, what are the most efficient ways to search for the films you need?
This page will offer a few options to make your search easier!
- Google Video SearchThis scope searches videos only using Google's powerful algorithms. This will specifically bring up direct links to and previews of video files from locations like YouTube, Vimeo, DailyMotion, and more.
- Just WatchJust Watch searches most popular home video rental/purchase platforms such as iTunes, HBOMax, Amazon Prime, Vudu, and many more. Just Watch also searches the Kanopy Streaming database however not all the results are available for the academic market.
Additionally Just Watch will differentiate between streaming locations (like Tubi TV or HBOMax) and rental/purchase locations (like iTunes or Google Play).
- LUC Library Catalog This link opens in a new windowUse the library's catalog to search for titles which the library may have already licensed. Our catalog searches many streaming titles through the Kanopy and Alexander Street databases.