Research Guides: Video Online: Video & Films

Library Subscription Resources

Begin by searching keywords in the main search bar on the library homepage.

On the left side, use filters to limit your results
- To find only online videos, Check box under "Limit to" for "Full Text." Leave this box unchecked to include DVD/BluRay in your search.
- Under "Limit by Search Type," select options, including "Video," "Business Videos," and "Small Business Videos"
  - You may need to select "Show more" at the bottom of the list to see these options.

Free Resources

American Archive of Public Broadcasting
Historic programs of publicly funded radio and television across America, including older PBS films
A Big List of Sources and Ideas for Found/Archival Digital Moving Image Collections
List of film archives across the globe, including commercials, documentaries, newsreels, photographs, sound files, film shorts, and more.
Google Arts & Culture
Discover Arts and Culture from around the world including games, please, museums, artworks, and more.
PBS Learning Media
Primarily designed for K-12 educators, mostly clips

Public Library Resources

Request more videos

If you need a video not included in the resources on this page, the library may be able to activate streaming access. Visit https://library.umkc.edu/purchase-request and click on "streaming video request form" to place a request.