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Film Studies: Finding Films

This guide will provide an overview of film studies

How to Find Films and Videos in WPI Library Search

To find films at the Gordon Library:

  • Enter your keywords into WPI Library Search
  • On the search results page, click on Resource Type on the left, and then select the Videos filter
  • To limit your search to online videos, go to the Availability filter on the left and select Available online
  • To limit your search to dvdsgo to the Availability filter on the left and select Available on shelf

Screenshot of the WPI Library Search. The search terms used are 12 years a slave. Arrows on the image point to the search filters for availability and resource type.

Streaming Databases & Websites

Film Websites

How to Access Films

DVDs: DVDs at Gordon Library are located on the ground floor and are organized alphabetically by title.

A screenshot of the WPI Library Search record for the DVD Blue is the Warmest Color. An arrow points to film's location in the library (Film Collections; Shelved alphabetically by title.)

 

You can check DVDs out at the information services desk on the main floor. Your WPI ID is your library card. 

 

Online Videos: Some of Gordon Library's videos are available digitally, and you can access these via the links in the WPI Library Search. For example:

Screenshot of the WPI Library Search record for the film RBG. An arrow points to the link to access the video online.