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Discover the Library: Audio-visual Content

Accessing Audio-visual Content

Audio-visual content refers to materials like videos, films, documentaries, TV shows, and educational programs that combine both audio and visual elements. By using audio-visual content, you can better understand difficult concepts, stay engaged and interested in your studies, and see how academic ideas apply to real-life situations. It's a way to make learning more enjoyable and practical.

Finding audio-visual content

You can access all our audio-visual content via Discovery. Simply follow the below steps:

  1. Type your search terms into the Discovery search box; you can use appropriate keywords, the title of a film, or name of a director.
  2. To filter resources by format, utilise the left-hand pane to select the “Video” checkbox. Please note that this checkbox may not appear if your keywords do not apply to any of the audio-visual content in our collection – try another keyword or phrase.
  3. For DVDs, follow the guidance on searching for print books here.
  4. For online content, click the blue “View now” button.
  5. On the subsequent page, click the blue “Sign in” button and type “University of Suffolk” into the search bar. Click go.
  6. You will be prompted to authenticate with your standard University of Suffolk credentials (S number and password).

Click the hotspots on the image for more guidance.  

 

Why not try searching directly on Box of Broadcasts (BoB)?

BoB is an online streaming and archive service for UK educational institutions. It provides access to an extensive collection of television and radio programs from over 65 channels, including BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and more. BoB allows users to search for specific programs or browse through a wide range of categories, such as documentaries, drama, news, and educational content.

To visit the BoB site, simply navigate to the A-Z of eResources or click here. 

To log in:

  1. Click the blue “Sign in” button.
  2. Type “University of Suffolk” into the search bar.
  3. Click go.
  4. You will be prompted to authenticate with your standard University of Suffolk credentials (S number and password).