Finding Videos Through the Library

This guide provides resources for finding videos in the library catalog, searching popular video databases through the library, and steps for sharing selected videos with students.

Avon: Academic Video Online

AVON screenshot showing kinds of videos

Where to Find AVON Videos

AVON videos are listed in OneSearch. 

You can also connect to the full database and search or browse. 

Using AVON Videos In Your Class

AVON is an annual subscription and all videos you find on AVON can be used in your classes or linked from Blackboard.

However, because AVON is a subscription, titles are added to the collection - and removed from the collection - each year.  It is a good idea to review an links to AVON content annually to make sure that the item you need is still online. 

If a video appears to have dropped from the collection and you need it for your course, contact libmulti@uark.edu about licensing the file through another provider. 

Linking to Videos on AVON

Creating Clips

AVON does not support playlists.

  1. Navigate to your video.
  2. Click “clips” in the menu at the top of the page.
  3.  A red button reading “Sign in to create a new clip” appears on the right side of the page.
    1. You will have to create an account if you have not already done so.
    2. After signing in (or if you are already signed in), the “Sign in to create a new clip” button changes to read “Create a new clip.”
  4. Click on “Create a new clip."
    1. This opens a dialogue at the bottom of the page.
    2. The dialogue includes the fields “Clip title,” “Clip description,” Start time, Finish time, and permission
    3. Permissions are set by default to “Only visible to you.
    4. Drag the ends of the red timeline slider to set the beginning and end of your clip
    5.  Alternatively (or to refine your selection), place the cursor in “Start” and “Finish” fields and use your keyboard’s up or down arrow to increase or decrease the time value.
    6. Click “save changes” when you are done.
  5. Your clip will automatically appear in the “clips” menu under “Create a new clip."
    1. Click the “Options” menu [three dots stacked vertically] to the right of the clip title.
    2. If the clip’s permission is set “public” or “institutional,” the options will include “share.”
    3. Use “share” menu to copy a permanent link or embed code, or to share the clip on social media.
      Remember to Athenize the clip link if you want others to be able to authenticate from off-campus.
    4. If you are signed in, and the clip is one that you created, the options will also include “edit” and “delete.”