Curricular Support

The Yale Film Archive provides a range of curricular support services to faculty in all departments in the University.

ACQUISITIONS

The Yale Film Archive collection includes thousands of titles from over 160 countries, spanning the history of film. If we do not have a film needed for a course or for faculty research, we will make every effort to acquire it. Please submit all requests via the Purchase Request Form, selecting "Film" as the Subject Area. Due to a high demand for acquisitions and the difficulty of sourcing some titles, it is strongly recommended that requests for course-related materials are submitted by August 1 for the fall semester, December 1 for the spring semester, and May 1 for Summer Session, though requests are accepted and processed throughout the year on a rolling basis. Decisions regarding acquisitions are based upon academic needs as well as restrictions of budget, with priority given to current-year courses.

COURSE RESERVES

Faculty should use Canvas to put streaming videos or DVDs/Blu-rays on reserve, selecting Bass Library as the pickup location. Reserves are for the entire semester. Library staff will try to provide a streaming version, but if it is not available (or if special features of the DVD/Blu-ray are requred), they will reserve a physical copy at the Bass Library circulation desk. Students are welcome to use the Yale Film Archive's self-service Viewing Booths (SML Room 707) for watching DVDs and Blu-rays.

IN-PERSON SUPPORT

The Yale Film Archive staff welcomes the opportunity to augment instruction and share information on our resources through Film Archive tours, classroom visits, equipment demonstrations, consultation on film selection, reference support, and more. Contact the Film Archive's Tom Day (203.432.0150) to explore these options.