Streaming Video for Selectors

Kanopy is one of the largest providers of documentary and independent films to universities and public libraries.

Viewers can easily create a clip from a movie or a playlist of clips and/or full-length films within Kanopy. Below the video viewer is an option to Create Clip/Playlist. 

Whether you're only creating one clip or multiple, you'll need to do this within a playlist. If you are adding to an existing playlist, click Add Video to add the video on this current video page to your playlist. You will see the number of clips change when adding the video. If you are creating a new playlist, it will automatically add the current video page once you select Create.

To trim the video to a clip once it's in the playlist, select Edit Playlist. You can then either 1) enter in the time codes manually or 2) click the player to start the film. When you want your clip to start, click Capture next to Start Time. Then click Capture next to Stop Time when you want the clip to end.

You will need to be logged into an individual account to use this feature.

For more information, see the Kanopy site.

To share a link from Kanopy or embed a video in a course management system, click the Share button under the video. A menu will open that will give you a link either to share or embed, based on your selection. (The image below shows the share option.)

• Classroom viewing allowed? Yes
• Public performance rights? No
• Concurrent usage restrictions? No

There is no separate site for searching the Kanopy catalog. Go to the main Kanopy page and search for your title. The first results will be titles for which we already have access, but below those results are videos you can request for your library. Browse results are also ordered the same way. If you browse a subject, the top results are titles UK Libraries already leases. However, below that are additional videos for request.

The price per title is $150 for a 1-year lease and $300 for a 3-year lease.