Streaming Videos

Follow the instructions below to generate a link or embed code for a streaming video. In some cases, you will need to add the coding for the Library's proxy server to allow for off-campus access.

To embed a video in Canvas:

1. Copy the video embed code
2. Add a New Page, Module or Assignment in Canvas
3. Click the HTML Editor at the top right of the screen
4. Paste the embed code in the HTML Editor
5. Click Save

To link or embed a video, click Share on the video page. The next screen will display both a permalink and the embed code. Both links will already include the coding for the Library's proxy server.

Embedding is not available. To link a video:

1. Open the video, then copy the URL in your browser's address bar.
2. Prefix the URL with the Library's proxy server coding to allow off-campus access. See the following example:
   • Video URL: https://edu.digitaltheatreplus.com/content/productions/uncle-vanya
   • Library proxy server coding: https://login.mccneb.idm.oclc.org/login?url=
   • Final URL: https://login.mccneb.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://edu.digitaltheatreplus.com/content/productions/uncle-vany

To link or embed a video, click Embed beneath the video window. The next screen will display both the embed code and a permanent link. Both links will already include the coding for the Library's proxy server.

To embed or link a video, click Share on the video page, then select Embed/Link in the pop-up window. Both links will already include the coding for the Library's proxy server.

To embed or link a video, click the Share button on the video page and then scroll down and select either Share or Embed. Both links will already include the coding for the Library's proxy server.