Answered By: Fondren Research Services
Last Updated: Aug 12, 2025     Views: 408

You can use Library Search to find movies (even if you don't know the title) by searching with keywords.

  1. Go to Advanced Search
  2. Select Library Catalog
  3. Type your search terms
  4. Change Material Type to Video/Film
  5. Click the Search button  

This an example search for documentaries:

Library Catalog option in Advanced Search

 

After searching, you can refine your results on the left by selecting a library, choosing a language, and more. Most films are held at Hamon Arts Library. Sort the results by date to see the newest movies first. 

Screen grab of search filters for library catalog. Shows that user has filtered for Hamon Arts Library and the years 2020-2025.

To find streaming video, scroll down to "Refine my results" and select the "Available Online" filter under "Availability."