Requests are processed in the order they are received.

• Request materials early, but be aware of the number of requests you are making to help ensure equal access for all instructional courses.
• Check InfoHawk+ and Swank to see if the title is available through the Libraries in the desired format. Movies available through Swank do not show up in InfoHawk+ search results. Please, check the Swank database directly.
• Check movie expiration date and request renewal if needed.

To request streaming of a movie we own on DVD/Blu-Ray/VHS

1. Add the DVD/Blu-Ray/VHS title to your reading list
2. Add the "Electronic Item Purchase Request" tag (click on "Add tags to item" and scroll down to see that option)

To request streaming video of a movie that we do not own

1. Add the movie title to the reading list using the Cite It! bookmarklet. We recommend adding the movie from IMDB with the Cite It! option.
2. Add the "Electronic Item Purchase Request" tag.

To request that a streaming video license be renewed, add the movie to your list and add the "Electronic Item Purchase Request" tag. 

Checking the expiration date of movies on Swank

Go to the movie's page on Swank:

Checking the expiration date of movies on Kanopy

Our current Kanopy subscription provides continuous access to available movies, with no expiration dates. Kanopy titles to which we don't currently have access can still be requested for curricula and research.

If there is a change to our Kanopy subscription model, this guide and our InfoHawk+ records will reflect that.

Best practice is to request films for streaming each semester to ensure they are available when you need to use them for your coursework.