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Copyright and Intellectual Property: Alternative Media Services

Includes Annual notice to students regarding peer-to-peer sharing, alternative media services and copyright resources

PCC Resources

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.)

Videos - Movies - Television - Free and Subscription

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

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.

Music - Free and Subscription Services

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