InfoGuides: COS Faculty Online Library Tools: Library Videos, Tutorials

Last Updated: Sep 2, 2025 4:30 PM

Library subscriptions

Some students may need to adjust caption settings for better visibility (especially those who are partially blind). I thought these directions might be helpful. I wonder whether we should post these directions somewhere so students can access if needed?

On the Films on Demand page, click "My Films." Create an account if you don't already have one
Log on to your account
Click "Welcome [your name]"
Click "My Account settings"
Scroll down to "Caption Settings"
Adjust the font size, font family, font color, and background color
Scroll down and click "Save Changes"

LinkedIn Learning
An online learning platform with video tutorials in a number of disciplines: 3D, video, business, photography, web design, graphic design, and more. Many tutorials are captioned.
Films on Demand

Films on Demand is a streaming video platform for educational films and videos including titles from PBS, the BBC, CNN, celebrated documentarians, TED Talks, National Geographic, and more. Films on Demand is a packaged collection. NOTE: HBO and National Geographic limit their content to views originating in the United States and Canada. These films are not viewable at our global campuses.
JoVE Biology
JoVE (Journal of Visualized Experiments) is a scientific video journal. JoVE Biology contains over 1,700 video articles on techniques in physical biology, cellular biochemistry, genetics, physiology, systems biology and a combination of eukaryotic and prokaryotic model systems. Contains all fields of cell, molecular, and organismal biology, ranging from new applications of standard techniques to novel approaches aimed at understanding the functions of life and living organisms.
Jove Science Education - Chemistry
This video collection helps provide a solid foundation in general chemistry by showcasing basic lab techniques, demonstrating commonly used equipment, and exploring the theory behind fundamental methodology in Chemistry. Contains 6 parts: general chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, organic chemistry II, and inorganic chemistry. RIT only subscribes to Organic Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry.
Kanopy