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As of Fall 2024, the library is no longer purchasing limited-term streaming rights to videos.

The library will attempt to acquire videos requested by instructors for classroom use when these videos are available to the library under perpetual access models (life-of-file site licenses or physical media, e.g., DVDs). Films that are only available as limited duration site licenses typically fall outside the scope of these collection development guidelines. If other funds are available to subsidize limited-term streaming licenses for videos used in instruction, the library can help by identifying license options; working with vendors to acquire licenses and establish access; and charging the appropriate budget lines for licenses.