Embedding library resources in Canvas: Swank

Faculty and students can access the majority of films available for HCC users by going directly to the Swank Digital Campus database.

As an instructor at HCC you can both view and request new titles for the Swank Digital Campus database. 

As an instructor, select "Instructor"

The first time you access Swank as an Instructor, you will be prompted to create an account. 

After logging in, you will see the full list of titles currently available for use at HCC. *As an instructor, you will see a larger number of titles than will students. Some titles are limited to class-use only. 

Click on the image or title of the video that you would like to watch. The video player will have caption and language options available under the gear in the bottom right corner. 

Faculty can make requests for titles in Swank. Title subscriptions are for one year and are approved as funds allow. 

To request a film - you must be logged in (see instructions in the box to the left). 

Search for the title using either the Search Box or the Advanced Search".

Results that match your search words will display. Titles available for subscription will have a "Request" button below their image. 

Click Request and complete the Request Form. *The date needed by is very important. 

Students can access Swank materials easily if they are embedded or linked in your Canvas course. 

**Please note that the auto-generated links (Copy Direct Link and Copy LMS Link) do not direct students to the correct urls. Contact your campus librarian for the correct link for your film. 

When the librarian has provided you with the correct link, you can link directly to the film in Canvas with the Linking tool. This allows students to click on the link and view the video with no additional login required. 

Paste the link in the dialog box and add text (typically the film title). 

Students will now see the link in their course, can click on it, and will be directed to the video player for the specific film. 

Sometimes OpenAthens does not play well with the URLs in Canvas. Use the permalinks in this Excel spreadsheet when embedding in Canvas or sharing the film with your students. HCC login is required.