Pima Community College Libraries subscribe to a number of resources for your convenience. You are probably familiar with our databases that have articles but we also have an image database, two streaming video databases and a streaming music database.
It is best to access these resources through MyPima, but you can also just click the links below. (You will be asked to sign-in with your MyPima username and password.)
Image Database
Image Quest http://0-quest.eb.com.library2.pima.edu/#/
Over 2.5 million copyright-cleared images for educational use for students and employess of Pima Community College
ARTstor http://0-www.artstor.org.library2.pima.edu/
High resolution art images of painting, sculpture, and more. (Note: you do have to create an account to be able to download the images.)
The Library has also compiled a list of sites where public domain images can be found. You can find the list at: https://www.pima.edu/current-students/library/public-domain-graphics.html
Streaming Videos
Films on Demand http://0-digital.films.com.library2.pima.edu/PortalPlaylists.aspx?cid=1639&aid=1764
Online videos on a variety of topics.
AVON Academic Video Online http://0-vast.alexanderstreet.com.library2.pima.edu/
Streaming videos on over 20 subject areas
Kanopy https://pima.kanopystreaming.com/
Streaming movies and documentaries
Swank https://0-digitalcampus-swankmp-net.library2.pima.edu/pcc342278/#/browse
Streaming videos. Use Internet Explorer on campus. Limited number at this time. See your campus librarian for information on purchasing additional titles. .
Streaming Audio
Naxos Music Library http://0-pima.naxosmusiclibrary.com.library2.pima.edu/
Streaming classical, jazz, blues, and world music. (Limited to 10 users at a time.)
Free Video / Movie / Television Shows
ABC abc.go.com
CBS www.cbs.com
Fox www.fox.com
NBC www.nbc.com
Hulu www.hulu.com
Hulu.com, a joint venture of NBC/Universal and Fox, is a free online video service that offers hit TV shows including Family Guy, 30 Rock, NBA and the Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and more.
Sling www.sling.com
Sling offers content from most of the major networks and studios including Warner, Sony, and MGM. The site also has videos from a number of smaller sources. Sling is also now the home of Blockbuster movies.
Movie / Television Subscription Services
Netflix www.netflix.com
A subscription to Netflix online video rental services also brings with it access to "Watch Now" movies. Netflix subscribers can immediately watch movies and television series on their personal computers. The feature uses real-time playback technology that allows video to be viewed at virtually the same time it is being delivered to your computer.
Amazon Instant Video http://www.amazon.com/Instant-Video/b/ref=topnav_storetab_atv?_encoding=UTF8&node=2858778011
With an Amazon Prime Account you can access to exclusive movies and television shows. (A Prime Account, also allows you access to music, Kindle Owner's Lending Library and free 2-day shipping on many items.) You can instantly watch movies and television shows on your mobile device or computer.
Music, TV and Movie Download Stores
Want to watch a specific TV show or movie or buy a specific song or record so you can listen to it whenever you want? Buying downloads is an affordable way to build a library of your favorite entertainment. Online stores are designed to help you find and buy exactly what you want in one smooth transaction.
Amazon Video on Demand www.amazon.com/gp/video/ontv
Amazon offers movies and TV shows to buy or rent to your computer, XBox360, TiVo, Roku, or portable video device.
CinemaNow www.cinemanow.com
CinemaNow offers download-to-own and pay-per-view movies, TV shows, and music videos from more than 250 licensors including 20th Century Fox, Disney, EMI, HDNet, IFC, Lionsgate, MGM, Miramax, NBC Universal, Paramount Pictures, Sony, Sundance Channel, Vivendi Entertainment and Warner Bros.
Google Play https://play.google.com/store
Google Play allows you to purchase streaming movies and television shows.
iTunes Store www.apple.com/itunes
The iTunes Store is a digital media store operated by Apple Inc. and is now the number-one music vendor in the United State. The store sells music, movies, audiobooks, TV shows and also carries podcasts.
Free Music
AOL Radio music.aol.com/radioguide/bb
AOL Radio offers more than 350 Internet radio stations with song skipping and includes music, news, sports and talk.
Live365 www.live365.com
Live365 Internet Radio is a network where members can create their own online radio station or listen to other Live365 broadcasters' online stations.
Last.fm www.last.fm
Every track you play on Last.fm tells your profile something about what you like. It can connect you to other people who like what you like and recommend songs from their music collections.
Pandora Radio www.pandora.com
Pandora Radio is a personalized internet radio service that helps you find new music based on your old and current favorites.
Radio-Locator www.radio-locator.com
Radio-Locator is a comprehensive listing of radio stations all over the world that have web pages.
SHOUTcast www.shoutcast.com
SHOUTcast Radio offers thousands of free Internet radio stations from DJs and broadcasters around the world.
Spotify www.spotify.com
Listen to millions of songs for free.
Yahoo! Music new.music.yahoo.com
Yahoo! Music lets you find music videos, internet radio, music downloads and the latest music news and information.
Music Subscription Services
Music subscription services usually offer free trials, so you can try before you buy.
eMusic www.emusic.com
eMusic focuses on independent music and audio books. Its catalog includes music beyond the commercial mainstream and nearly 5,000 audio book titles.
Rhapsody (partnered with Napster) www.rhapsody.com
Rhapsody is a digital music service that lets you listen to whatever you want, wherever you are, without paying per track. Rhapsody membership plans start at less than the cost of a CD a month, so you can listen to as much music as you want without limits