Media Library / Elevator

LC Elevator to Sunset Beginning Fall 2026

The University of Minnesota Libraries now offers a centralized digital video delivery service. This service is available to all instructional faculty in all units, and includes the following:

• ensuring that a requested video is currently in the Libraries' collection, or if it can be purchased as a streaming video,
• digitizing physical item materials in the Libraries' collection such as DVD or VHS, with consideration of legal issues,
• uploading your digitized videos to Kaltura, the University’s media management system (this includes the ability to restrict access to affiliated users only), and
• adding a link to the streaming video file into the relevant Canvas Library Course Materials page.

You can also email [email protected] or your unit librarian to request a particular item. 

Because these services are available to all instructors, LC Elevator will sunset on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The Language Center staff realize this will require some changes in how materials for many classes are shared, and we encourage you to email us at [email protected], or your unit librarian, or [email protected] to discuss options.