Kanopy currently has over 26,000 films in their database and fifty or more new titles are added each month. The videos come from leading producers such as Criterion, PBS, California Newsreel, Kino Lorber and First Run Features. During our trial, several faculty members commented on the currency and breadth of the collection.
To assist in using the service, please note:
- The database can be browsed by subject area or keyword.
- Each subject page and each individual film have a permanent URL that can be used for direct linking from a course pathfinder or your iLearn site.
- By establishing an account, you can create clips, playlists, and a watch list for future viewing.
- The homepage features a listing of new videos added that month, as well as other special listings. For example, right now one of the featured listings is for films relevant to college orientation.
Under Kanopy's patron driven demand model, the Library will pay streaming license fees for only those films that are viewed at least four times for more than 30 seconds each view within a twelve month period. This will allow faculty and students to browse the collection for classroom and research purposes without actually triggering a purchase. Once a film has been "viewed" four times, the Library will be charged a streaming license fee and the film can then be played unlimited times in a one year period without incurring additional cost.
If you have any questions on this new service, please contact your librarian liaison.
