Research instruction is available to students either in-class or virtually through D2L. Please email the CMT subject librarian to set up a session. Two weeks notice is ideal for planning purposes.
You can add the CMT subject librarian to your D2L class by filling out this form.
If videos are not already available in one of our subscription streaming video databases, we may be able to purchase access through kanopy.
We are happy to purchase licenses to videos used in courses or in support of academic research. Please keep in mind that a kanopy purchase allows streaming access for one year only at a typical cost of $150. Unlike DVDs, we do not own the content forever but need to repurchase access annually.
Here's how to make a request:
When you get to this screen, please complete all fields, including your NEIU email address (@neiu.edu) and a message about your video request. Will you be assigning it for a class? Does it support your research for a course? The more information you can provide, the more likely we are to be able to support the request. Please list the course and instructor, if relevant. We can then follow up once the film is approved and provide the correct link for use in a syllabus or D2L.
If you know in advance you need a video only available on Kanopy, please provide as much lead time as you can for us to process the request. We will do our best to reply as soon as possible, often the same day (Monday-Friday).
Thank you for your understanding. We know how valuable this resource can be for course content.
The NEIU Libraries will purchase textbooks or course readings by faculty request to be placed on reserve at the Circulation Desk.
You can also put personal copies of the books on Course Reserve at the Library. This allows your students to check the books out for a short time period, for example from two hours to overnight, so multiple students can have access to the materials.
Finally, familiarize yourself with the Open Educational Resources movement. These digital resources include course readings, multimedia tools, and even textbooks that can be repackaged and used in your own courses. Learn more and find resources at:
If you require your students to purchase the course textbook, please be sure to order it with plenty of time before the semester begins, and check to make sure the campus bookstore has your text in stock before you start the course reading assignments.
Complete the Suggest a Purchase for the NEIU Libraries form.
