Streaming Media & Video Databases
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Films on Demand
Films On Demand is a comprehensive, curriculum-focused video subscription providing unlimited access to thousands of videos in 30+ subjects, including the humanities, science, business, literature, health, and more. Professors can stimulate and reinforce their lectures, and students can find inspiration and materials for their research. New content is added regularly.
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AVON: Academic Video Online (Alexander Street Press)
Video collection of documentaries, feature films, interviews, performances, news programs and newsreels, training videos, demonstrations, and more. Patrons will find many award-winning films, including Academy®, Emmy® and Peabody® winners along with the most frequently used films for classroom instruction, plus newly released films.
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Kanopy Video LibraryKanopy provides streaming on-demand access to thousands of documentaries, feature and independent films, and training videos. Licensing partners include Criterion Collection, Universal Paramount, The Great Courses, New Day Films, California Newsreel, PBS, First Run Features, Media Education Foundation, Documentary Educational Resources, and others. Kanopy videos can be viewed on a range of devices and platforms including Apple, Android, and Windows.
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O'Reilly Ebooks (formerly Safari Ebooks)In addition to ebooks and audio books, O'Reilly also provides videos. Most are on technology and programming.
Streaming Media from CSUSM Library
PESTLE (Analysis)
Although external factors are outside of a business’ control, it is still important for them to consider political, economic, social, technological, legal and environmental/ethical factors. This video explores the PESTLE analysis and how it can be a helpful tool for business. Through real case studies, students will understand how PESTLE can be applied in practice and its usefulness in strategic decision-making.
SWOT (Analysis)
In business, a thorough understanding of an organisation's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in both internal and external environments is crucial. This video introduces the SWOT analysis and how it can be a helpful evaluative tool for businesses. Through real-life examples, students will see how a SWOT analysis can be applied in practice and why it is beneficial for strategic planning.
Porter's Generic Strategies
A competitive advantage is highly valuable in business and choosing between a cost/differentiation or leadership/focus strategy can be a way of achieving this. This video introduces Porter’s Generic Strategies and how they are helpful for evaluating business strategy. Using real-life case studies, students will learn how different businesses implement different strategies and the effect this has on their position within their industries.