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Curio.ca

License Begins

September 1, 2019

License Ends

August 31, 2020

Description

"We are very excited to let you know about the brand new version of Curio.ca! Our full site revamp includes a comprehensive suite of upgrades, thanks to feedback we've received from our many Curio.ca subscribers. We listened and now you can benefit from the results of our teamwork!" (From the vendor, see more here)

"Launched on October 28, 2013, Curio.ca provides access to thousands of programs and documentaries - the best audio and video content CBC and Radio-Canada has to offer. English and French-language content is included, updated weekly - with no advertising - via an educational streaming platform. Material is available via broad categories (art, business, current events, law, education, health, history and geography, sciences, social sciences...) and the site can be searched for specific programs, themes, etc. to locate exactly what a professor needs. The website is tailored to teaching needs: professors can elect to set up their own profile and prepare program lists for courses, if desired." (From the vendor)

Functionalities include:

  • Metadata for easy integration into course systems
  • Options to embed and share content
  • Ability to create multiple playlists
  • New titles added weekly; no advertising
  • CBC will add programs upon request if they hold the rights to do s

View resource description on vendor website.

Full Resource Details
Marc Records: 
Yes
Platform: 

Curio (available in French and English)

Content Types: 
  • Streaming Media

License & Terms Details

Current Invitation/Renewal: 
CBC Curio.ca
Vendor: 
CBC/Radio Canada
Access Details
  • Unlimited Access
  • Authentication by static IP address
Full License & Terms Details
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Participating institutions

  • Bow Valley College
  • Keyano College Library
  • MacEwan University Library
  • Medicine Hat College Library
  • Mount Royal University Library
  • Norquest College Library
  • Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) Library
  • Northern Lakes College
  • Portage College Library
  • Red Deer College Library
  • Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) Polytechnic Library
  • University of Calgary Libraries and Cultural Resources
  • University of Lethbridge Library
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