Digital Collections

    The University of Alberta Library subscribes to numerous databases that are core for certain disciplines, but also really deserving of wider attention. Whether for class or for a bit of break, check out a selection of our most popular streaming services.

    Criterion-on-Demand is a collection of more than 20,000 titles, available in both English and French, from Studios, for entertainment and educational purposes. This streaming database offers professors, researchers and students access to a large variety of feature films on-line from home and campus, at the click of a button.

    Run a basic search, or delve into a full catalog search by title, subject, language & more

    It’s easy to explore Criterion-on-Demand:

    • Click this link and sign in with your CCID and password: Criterion-on-Demand That’s it!
    • You can search by:
      • keywords
      • All search menus
      • Recently added
      • and genres
    Search by genres or recently added.

    The libraries’ streaming services give you a couple of important advantages:

    • It’s convenient! Watch from your computer or device
    • Enjoy the variety of content
    • No commercials and advertisements
    • Watch at your speed… you can pause, rewind, adjust the playback speed, turn on subtitles, enable picture in picture mode, standard view or full screen
    Paramount Pictures. (2024, September 13). Sonic the Hedgehog [Video]. Criterion-On-Demand.

    Our colleagues at Augustana Library created a “Watch the Book” display that includes QR codes of popular movies titles to access movies. With looming final exams and cold weather adding to the mix, what better time to escape for a little while with a great movie. If you are in the Camrose area, head on over to the Augustana Library this month. Enjoy exploring Criterion-on-Demand!

    Play the movie in theatre mode. Warner Bros. (2024, September 13). Barbie [Video]. Criterion-On-Demand.

    Look for more of our upcoming library news blogs about streaming services from:

    This content is licensed under a CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Creative Commons licence.

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  • Henderson’s Directories: The Oral History

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