Streaming videos accessed through the library are generally individually licensed for a limited time period, usually one or three years. We may not be able to get licensing for every video you are interested in using.
Keep in mind:
If licensing through the library is not an option, you may be able to find low cost pay per view using this tool:
The library is subject to University of Minnesota's Policy and Procedure for entering into contracts, so licensing videos from vendors we have not already established contracts with will take additional time for negotiations and approval. This process typically takes 4-6 weeks to complete, but more time may be required.
We recommend requesting streaming videos from vendors that already have been approved whenever possible.
Public Performance Rights are the legal rights to publicly show a film or video. It is a public performance if any of the following are true:
PPR are required if you are screening copyrighted media to audiences for purposes that fall outside regular curriculum-based instruction. These include:
PPR are not required for:
Library videos that include PPR prohibit:
Other restrictions may apply. Many of the videos available through the library do not include Public Performance Rights. Contact your subject librarian to learn whether a library video includes PPR and what those PPR terms may be.
Video licenses expire at various times throughout the year.
If you're planning to use a video in your course check on the expiration date at the link below to make sure it will be available.
Can't find the video you want? Contact your subject librarian with questions.