Drew's Swank database contains popular films which Drew has licensed for use by Drew authorized users.   Public performance rights are NOT included in all Swank Films; however, films may be shown to a class. 

The best way to search for films that are already available to Drew users is to go to Swank and browse the available films.   You may also search for films by category,  or in advanced search,  by title, director, cast, release year, etc. 

FOR STUDENTS: 

When you access Swank, a message may pop up on the screen asking if you are a student or instructor. 

 

Students are not required to register to view Swank films.  However, you DO need to be logged in to the Drew network.   Click  "Student" to proceed. Search for a  film , and click on "watch" to view. 

 

FOR FACULTY: 

Instructors may register for a Swank account, then search the inventory of Swank films and request titles that the Library will add to our Swank Digital Campus database.

Instructional videos for using Swank are available here

Here are step-by-step instructions for requesting a Swank film:

1. First, create an instructor account on Swank, if you have not already done so.  Go to Swank Digital Campus.

You may see this message:

If you do, click on Instructor, then fill in the required information. The password must be at least six characters in length and contain one uppercase letter and one number.

 An email will be sent to you to verify your registration. To complete the registration, click on the email link and you will be signed in.

If you already have an account, click " I already have an account" and sign in with your Drew email and the password you created. If you forgot your password, use the “forgot password” link.

If you do not see the above “Welcome to Digital Campus” message, sign in or register on the Swank Digital campus screen by clicking “Login/”:

 

On the following screen, you may either log in or register:

 

 

2. To see what films we have already licensed on Swank, go to Swank Digital Campus.

(You do not need to be signed in to your Swank account to see licensed films.  You DO have to be signed in to the Drew network to watch the films)​

You may click on Instructor without signing in to view the available films and search for unlicensed content. 

 You'll see the licensed content first.  Click "See all" to see a list of all licensed films, with expiration dates. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If  you click on one of the licensed films, you will see a "Watch" option  Click there to view the film.

To see all films available at Swank, but not licensed by Drew,  see "Swank Catalog, below the licensed films:

 

You may also search for  ALL available Swank films by title or person (actor/director, etc) by using the search box at the top right of the page 

If you click on a film, and it is not already licensed, you will see a "request"  box .

In order to send a request, you must login to your Swank account.  Click on Request and you will see this screen:

Fill in the required information. If you have more than one film to request, click “Add to Queue”. Otherwise, click “Send Request.”  If you add films to a queue, a message will appear on the top of the page with your list of requests.

Once requests are sent, you will receive an email confirmation.

A librarian will approve your request and send it to Swank.

Please send requests as early as possible before the film is needed.  Allow at least 72 hours for a film to be available.

You will receive notification when a requested title is live.

What if my film is not in Swank?

Always check the Library catalog (see "How to request a film" box  ).  If you do not see a film that you need, you may still use the media request form  or the liborders@drew.edu email to request a film.

We license Swank films for one year. 

If you plan on using a previously licensed Swank film, check the expiration date. 

Access the Swank platform of Drew licensed films as described in the box at left. 

Then click on a film to see the expiration date. 

To share a link to Moodle, or  send a film link through email: 

1. Search for a title in Drew's Swank database. 
2. Click on the title's image
3. Choose "Copy Direct Link"  or "Copy LMS Link"