University Library: How Do I Find: Multimedia

Looking for Multimedia on a Particular Subject?

Try subject keyword searches in Summon and limit your search results to your required multimedia format using the Content Type option on the left of the screen (you may need to click the more... link to reveal the full list). Options include Audio Recording, Image, Streaming Video, and Video Recording. Check the Subject Guides for shortlists of those multimedia databases which are most relevant for your subject area.

Looking for Multimedia in a Particular Format?

The Library provides access to a range of multimedia resources. Click on the links below to view resources by format.

Streaming Video (Alexander Street Press)
Streaming Video (Informit)
Streaming Video (Other Library Resources)
Multimedia Resources
Images
DVDs and CDs
Podcasts

Streaming Video (Alexander Street Press)

Theatre in Video
Theatre in Video contains hundreds of the world’s most important plays, documentaries, interviews, and instructional materials with definitive performances by leading actors and directors.

Streaming Video (Informit)

ACCESS NOTE: To access these resources off campus, you initially need to register for your own account from a PC on campus. This is an Informit process which links your details with our institutional account.

EduTV
Multidisciplinary streaming video database providing access to documentaries, series and drama from various free-to-air and pay TV channels.
TVNews
The TV News database provides comprehensive coverage of Australian news and current affairs.

Streaming Video (Other Library Resources)

Kanopy
A film database containing a huge selection of documentaries and training films, as well as mainstream and independent movies across all discipline areas.

Multimedia Resources

Creative Commons Australia
Provides free licences and tools that copyright owners can use to allow others to share, reuse and remix their material, legally. Formats include video, audio, and images.
Scootle
Scootle gives access to a wide range of digital curriculum resources. It is a free service available to all teachers across Australia. It is managed by Education Services Australia on behalf of the Australian Government and the Australian states and territories.

New England Journal of Medicine
NEJM is an essential journal covering all fields of medicine and clinical practices. NEJM.com provides high quality informative videos, CME courses, and more.

Images

Britannica Image Quest
Images for all subject areas. Provides access to more than two million images which have all been rights-cleared for non-commercial, educational use.
Credo Reference Collection
A digital reference collection of dictionaries and encyclopaedias that support the subject disciplines taught at the University.

Trove
Search thousands of photographs, negatives, artworks, drawings, posters, postcards and other pictures.

DVDs and CDs

The Library has a number of DVDs and CDs available for you to borrow. All videorecordings and software can be found through Summon. To find a DVD, for example, conduct a title search for the name of the programme (e.g. Hot Docs) and limit your search to Videorecordings using the Content Type option on the left of the screen (you may need to click the more... link to reveal this option). Each library has equipment to allow you to watch DVDs. Please ask at the library desk for assistance.

Podcasts

BBC - Podcasts and Downloads
The BBC is the largest broadcasting corporation in the world and was one of the earliest creators of podcasts. They offer podcasts covering everything from drama to news to sports but with specific strengths in politics and culture.
Ideas and Culture (Open Culture)
Extensive listing of podcasts in this area. Includes links to pages with lists of podcasts in the areas of film, literature, philosophy, politics, psychology, religion, and theatre.
iTunes Store - Podcasts
The iTunes Store puts hundreds of thousands of free podcasts at your fingertips. To find them, select iTunes Store on the far right of the iTunes navigation bar, then select Podcasts from the same navigation bar. Many of the free podcasts can be obtained directly from the producers websites (ABC, BBC, NPR, TED Talks) if you don’t wish to download the application.
National Public Radio
The ABC produces and distributes a wide range of high quality podcasts. They cover a diverse collection of subjects but are especially strong in current affairs, politics and culture. All of the podcasts are free to download and subscribe. These can also be found within the Apple iTunes store at no charge.
Universities (Open Culture)
Extensive listing of podcasts from universities. These are a mix of guest lectures and course materials. The majority of the list is American but there are some Australian listings as well.

Further Assistance

Problems accessing content? Try the Library’s online FAQ service AskUs
Work thought the ’Help’ screens in individual Databases for invaluable search tips to save you time
Talk with a staff member at your library’s reference/information desk
Email your Liaison Librarian to arrange an appointment for individual or group assistance