Thursday, July 31, 2014

New Videos: Travel, History & More

The library's Films on Demand database has added new videos.  You can stream these videos online and link to them in CampusWeb courses.  Here is a sample of new films in the fields of business, criminal justice management, early childhood education, health & medicine, history, psychology, and more.

ACCOUNTING: Accounting Fundamentals Series (120 min. total)
Videos included: Accounting Basics and Definitions, Matching Concept and Accounting Cycle, Managing Inventory, and Managing Assets and Payroll.  Business & Economics Video Collection  

BUSINESS: Cutting Edge Communications Comedy Series (5-9 min., 2012)
Learning how to communicate in a business setting is the most important key to success. Customer service, sales presentations, employee performance appraisals, and conflict resolution all rely on solid communications skills. This 36-part series uses humor to demonstrate to viewers how to communicate properly, and the consequences for businesses when communication is not up to par. 36-part series, 5-9 minutes each.  Business & Economics Video Collection

CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Defeating the Hackers (50 min., 2013)
This film explores the murky and fast-paced world of hackers out to steal money and identities and wreak havoc with people's online lives, and the scientists who are joining forces to help defeat them. Horizon meets the two men who uncovered the world's first cyber weapon, the pioneers of what is called ultra paranoid computing, and the computer expert who worked out how to hack into cash machines.  Criminal Justice & Law Video Collection

ENVIRONMENT: Saving The Lifekeepers: The New Science of Sustainable Beekeeping (62 min.)
From the forests of Mexico to the farm lands and cities of North America, learn how successful beekeepers overcome challenges and develop sustainable practices to improve the quality and quantity of honey bee populations.  Environmental Science Video Collection

GLOBAL & TRAVEL: In 80 Trains Around the World (39-part series, 26 min. each)
Shot on trains in more than 50 countries on six continents, this 39-part road movie series captures inspiring conversations and unexpected observations of travelers. Directing the viewer through breathtaking landscapes, snow-covered plains, deserts and mountainous regions, we witness inspiring conversations and special observations. Dreams are told in the informal setting of a train compartment—dreams, which are sometimes great, sometimes small. Travelers along the rails of dreams tell that realization of these dreams is only possible in a world free of political oppression, free of religious divisiveness, and free of intolerance. 39-part series, 26 minutes each.

HISTORY: The Empire Strikes Back: Treasures of Ancient Rome (60 min., 2012)
Around the turn of the third century, Roman art began to move away from classical traditions. Some say the change indicates a civilization in decline, but in this program Alistair Sooke shows that the imperial style was actually invigorated at this time by ideas from the provinces. Sooke explores the site of Leptis Magna in Libya, where the Gladiator Mosaic raises an old art form to new heights, and admires indigenous influences in Roman British silver and glassware; then goes to Ravenna to see how Roman motifs live on in early Christian art. Works studied include the Portrait of Artemidorus, the Lycurgus Cup, Portrait of the Four Tetrarchs, and others. A BBC Production. A part of the series Treasures of Ancient Rome. 
History Video Collection

PUBLIC HEALTH:  Defeating the Superbugs (53 min., 2012)
Across the world we are seeing the emergence of bacteria that have gone rogue. These are the superbugs, dangerous bacteria that are becoming resistant to our only defense: antibiotics. Horizon meets scientists who are tracking the spread of these potential killers around the globe, and discovers new techniques researchers are developing to help defeat these superbugs. 
Health & Medicine Video Collection 
 
PSYCHOLOGY: The Truth About Personality (52 min., 2013)
Michael Mosley explores the latest science about how personalities are created and whether they can be changed. Despite appearances, Mosley is a pessimist who constantly frets about the future. He wants to worry less and become more of an optimist. He tries two techniques to change this aspect of his personality and has surprising results. Psychology Video Collection