Learn how to use the AVON platform
Oregon State University Library patrons now have access to the Academic Video Online (AVON) collection from Alexander Street Press. AVON provides access to over 68,000 streaming videos on a wide array of subjects ranging from arts, education, How-to, travel, STEM topics. Users can also find and view documentaries, news programs, short clips, feature films, from popular producers such as BBC, A&E, PBS, American Academy of Pediatrics, 60 Minutes, and much more. All AVON videos are closed captioned and many have transcripts that come in multiple languages.

STREAMING or MOBILE DEVICE? Learn how to access Kanopy on a mobile app or on your TV.

Kanopy is a streaming video resource with a collection of films on every subject imaginable and from leading producers such as Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, New Day Films, HBO California Newsreel, Kino Lorber, PBS, BBC, First Run Features, The Video Project, Media Education Foundation, Documentary Education Resources. Our subscription provides some titles that are immediately available and some that have mediated access. Kanopy’s website makes it easy to watch, share and discuss films across campus.

Swank offers access to popular movies and documentaries for academic use at academic institutions through our easy, safe, and legal streaming platform. No account needed to watch licensed videos. Requires ONID login for authentication.