Getting Started with Kanopy: Webinar Recap & Highlights
By Emma Dwyer We recently hosted a live webinar to help library staff support patrons using Kanopy, the streaming video platform for libraries Whether you’re new to Kanopy or just need a refresher, this session has everything covered. Webinar highlights Trainers Lisa and Lauren…
Read, Watch, Learn: Books to Pair with “Soundtrack to a Coup d’État”
Oscar season is here, and one of the films nominated for Best Documentary is available exclusively through library streaming on Kanopy! In Soundtrack to a Coup d’État, director Johan Grimonprez captures the moment when African politics and American jazz collided. This magnificent essay film…
Fall in love this February when Big Movie Watch returns with Molli and Max in the Future
Arriving just in time for Valentine’s Day is our next Big Movie Watch! This time, Kanopy’s film club is bringing viewers Molli and Max in the Future. This sci-fi romantic comedy is about Molli (Zosia Mamet) and Max (Aristotle Athari), whose orbits repeatedly collide over…
Kanopy PLUS Packs just got better with new content
This is my favorite time of year here in Ohio, when the weather starts to dip and all I want to do is curl up on the couch under a blanket and watch a movie (or two or three!). As the end of the year…
Debunking the top 5 myths about Kanopy for small libraries
Kanopy has gained popularity as a go-to streaming service for public libraries, offering a diverse range of films, documentaries, family-friendly, and educational content. However, some misconceptions still linger, especially among smaller libraries that are considering whether to invest in this platform. Let’s break down the…
Coming soon! Big Movie Watch returns with Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game
Kanopy’s film club Big Movie Watch is almost here, this time with the true story of Roger Sharpe, GQ writer and real-life pinball wizard, who helped overturn New York City’s 35-year ban on pinball. Oh yes, I’m talking about the bright, colorful machines with flashing…
Beat the heat with our free Getting Started with Kanopy webinar
The temps are about to hit record highs this week in the Midwest and many of us here at OverDrive HQ are planning evenings around air conditioning, icy beverages, and our favorite streaming services. Even if they aren’t in the path of outrageous temperatures, your…
Reel reasons: Why Kanopy is a smart investment for libraries
At the end of last year, I took a deep dive into my finances and was shocked to see how much I was spending on streaming service subscription platforms I wasn’t even using. At least not often enough to justify the monthly hit to my…
Put the plus in Kanopy PLUS Packs when you add 2 or more (including our new docs PLUS pack!)
Truth is often stranger than fiction, which is one reason film lovers love documentaries. As a long-time documentary fan, I find the genre fascinating, thrilling, heartbreaking, exhilarating – and often feel all this in a single film! From To Be and to Have, an in-depth…
Expand teaching and learning for all – within budget: The benefits of smart PDA and flexible licensing models with Kanopy
What are your pain points when it comes to curating a streaming video collection – within budget – at your college or university? Many librarians we’ve spoken to seem to get headaches when looking for cost-effective ways to serve more faculty and students for less….