Film & TV

Kanopy | Access Video On Demand

Kanopy provides access to a video streaming service which offers a broad selection of quality documentaries, feature films and training videos.

Access Kanopy

Specifics

  • Available for streaming on computer and mobile devices.
  • Checkout up to 5 items per month for a three day period.
  • Unlimited views in Kanopy Kids.
  • Titles always available; no waiting, no holds.
  • No overdue fees; items will auto-return at due date.
  • Made possible with the support from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Download the app

Getting Started

  • Set up an account with an email and password on the website or on the app. Library card number is required.
  • After account is set up, login with email and password.
  • Instructions and help

Highlights & Accessibility Features

  • Includes many films from the Princeton Environmental Film Festival (PEFF). Access playlist here.
  • Includes titles from BBC, The Criterion Channel, The Great Courses, PBS, and more.
  • Kanopy Kids offers unlimited viewing of movies and TV, including story times, educational, language learning, and more.
  • From time to time, a collection of titles with credit-free viewing will be available for a limited time.
  • Stream to your TV using Roku, Chromecast, Apple TV and more.
  • Kanopy’s website and video player works with screen reader technologies on desktop browsers, iOS and Android devices.
  • Enable closed captions, subtitles and transcripts
  • Explore further accessibility options

Access Video on Demand is an online, streaming only, digital video service.

Access Video on Demand

Specifics

  • Available for streaming on computer and mobile devices.
  • No app or special software required.
  • Unlimited views.
  • All titles come with public performance rights, ideal for classroom viewing.
  • Funding made possible by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

 

Getting Started

  • Click link above and login with library card.
  • Help

Highlights and Accessibility Features

  • Over 39,000 complete films and 300,000 segments from producers such as PBS, BBC Learning, NBC, ABC, CBS, HBO Documentaries and more.
  • Oscar, Emmy, and Peabody award winners
  • Full language support with Google translate on descriptions, transcripts, and navigation.
  • Subject areas include travel, DIY activities, technology skills, education, nature, language learning, career & job skills and more.
  • Captioning and searchable interactive transcripts for many titles