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University Libraries

Educational Films

The Educational Films Collection in Thomas Cooper Library provides documentary and feature films in a variety of formats for classroom and educational use.

Although the library is closed to the public, we are able to help you find streaming film content as well as try to acquire new streaming content for you.

Please send us your requests by email at ecirc@mailbox.sc.edu or call us at 803-777-3145. We will be available Monday - Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.

Access Our Collections

Streaming Film Resources

Licensed resources for streaming films in class or providing links in Blackboard.

Library Catalog

Search by title, actor or director name, genre or keyword. To search for streaming films specifically, do an advanced search and choose E-VIDEOS for material type.

Reserving Films

Students, faculty and staff can contact us to reserve films in advance.

Faculty and instructors reserving films for courses should provide a viewing schedule or syllabus.

Film Purchase Requests

Faculty and instructors are encouraged to recommend films for purchase. Please email learc@mailbox.sc.edu with:

Title and release year
Date the film is needed for your class
Purchase information or price quotes, if available

User Guide

Find additional film resources including free online streaming sources and details for adding links to streaming films in Blackboard.

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