Changes Coming to Films on Demand

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image of the new Films on Demand website homepage

Redesigned FOD homepage.

Films On Demand, the streaming video database, is undergoing a major redesign. The improved website is scheduled to replace the current version on Friday, February 15. Access through UNG Libraries will remain the same.

How to Access Films On Demand

Access the UNG Films On Demand database through the UNG libraries website. Click the Find Databases tab, click A-Z Databases, click the letter F, and click the Films on Demand link in the results box.

How to Insert a Films On Demand Video in eLearning@UNG

Use the Insert Stuff icon to search for and embed a Films On Demand video into an eLearning@UNG (D2L) file.

Some of the changes include:

  • a fresh, mobile-friendly design
  • an improved menu navigation
  • curated content in new, high-interest categories
  • search results with multiple filters for more targeted results
  • improved calendar features
  • a larger video player on title detail pages
  • a toggle switch will turn on the website’s dark mode (site registration is required to use this feature)
  • moving My Content (formerly My Films) to the Your Profile section (site registration is required to use this feature)

Under the Menu Bar

Image of the Films on Demand menu page with links to popular sections, calendar and advanced search

Image of the new Films on Demand menu page.

Click the (1) menu bar to find links to (2) subjects, popular categories and featured producers. Click the (3) calendar link to find videos associated with a month (you will find Black History Month videos in February). Click the (4) advanced search link for filters to narrow your search.

Your Profile

Screen capture of the My Profile menu of Films on Demand for logging in and account settings

Log in by clicking My Profile (top-right of website). This will provide access to additional Films on Demand features.

Click the Your Profile link on the top-right corner of Films on Demand to register for additional features (this is optional). You will need to create a username and password for this website. (5) My Content (formerly My Films) allows you to bookmark videos and create video segments. (6) Click the Your Profile link to add personal information. You can customize the site using (7) Account Settings, and switch to the new (8) Dark Theme with a toggle switch.

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