Author Archives: Annie Jensen

New video collection: Arctic: Land of Change

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Annie Jensen

A new collection from the Canadian Museum of Nature invites you to discover how knowledge of Arctic biodiversity can provide clues to better understand climate change and its impacts.

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New streaming video resource: BBC Channel now available in Curio.ca

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Annie Jensen

Langara recently added the BBC Documentaries channel to our Curio.ca subscription. These wide ranging streaming videos from the BBC delve into international history, social justice, earth and space science, medicine, animal behaviour, technology and more. Here are some series to … Continue reading →

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Do you use library DVDs in your instruction? We want to hear from you! 

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Annie Jensen

Do you use library DVDs in your instruction? Would you like the option to use the same content via streaming videos? The Library wants to hear from you! Some DVD programs are now also available for purchase as streaming videos. … Continue reading →

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Media screening event

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Annie Jensen

Delivering Resources for Tomorrow Three of Canada’s biggest media distributors will be at UBC for a free screening event in November. When: Tuesday, November 15, 8:30-4:30pm Location: UBC – Student Union Building (NEST – the new building) Room 2504, 6133 … Continue reading →

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Important: change in streaming video provider–please check links

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Annie Jensen

The Library recently changed off-campus streaming media servers, as our former provider (IRIS Education) is going out of business. We have now migrated all impacted videos to the new streaming provider, McIntyre Streaming. The Library catalogue records to these videos … Continue reading →

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Register now for media preview event May 3-4

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Annie Jensen

The always excellent BC Media showcase preview event is coming up May 3-4.  This showcase is unique in that it represents a number of local, independent, and indigenous film makers, as opposed to larger companies like the BBC or PBS. Media … Continue reading →

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New film collection

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Annie Jensen

We are pleased to announce that the Library has recently introduced the new online video streaming service, Kanopy. Kanopy’s collection includes thousands of award-winning documentaries, training films and theatrical releases. Click here to start watching: http://langara.kanopystreaming.com The collection includes a number of leading producers, such … Continue reading →

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Free media preview event on November 16

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Annie Jensen

Do you use media in your classes? Come see what’s new from top film distributors McNabb Connolly, McIntyre Media, and CineFete, as they share their newest releases at an exclusive free preview event.  Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Date: Monday … Continue reading →

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Streaming video trial: 60 Minutes collection

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Annie Jensen

The Library is running a trial of the 60 Minutes: 1997-2014 collection of streaming videos, which: “Provides streaming video access to the 60 Minutes news show archive for the third and fourth decades of this long-running show, plus segments from the CBS … Continue reading →

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Streaming media trial: The PBS Video Collection

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Annie Jensen

Now on trial at Langara Library: The PBS Video Collection Trial link: http://twist.langara.bc.ca/record=b1454915~S4 This collection assembles hundreds of the greatest documentary films and series from the history of the Public Broadcasting Service into one convenient online interface. A core of 245 … Continue reading →

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