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Finding & Using Media

Provides information about finding and using physical and streaming media.

Finding Public Performance Rights for Films

Note that public performances rights (PPR) of films require the appropriate permissions from the filmmaker/s or production company if the film is viewed by a group.

Some titles in the media collection come with PPR. To determine whether the library has purchased PPR for a film, look up the title in Library Catalog Search. If the library has purchased PPR, it will say "Terms of use: U. Michigan public performance rights obtained" in the catalog record. These titles can be shown outside the classroom in a public location on the University of Michigan campus when no admission fee is charged.

Please note that the library does not purchase additional PPR for films. For more details, see the Show a Movie on Campus webpage, and/or review the Copyright & Using Video - Getting Permission page.

Last Updated: Jan 20, 2025 10:00 AM