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Getting Started with KanopyGetting Started with Kanopy<div class="ExternalClass5BCC4889F4714F3698C501F835527903"><p>​If you're interested in independent, international, classic, or documentary films, you're in luck. Get out your library card and sign up for Kanopy, the Library's newest on demand video streaming service.</p><p>You can stream over 30,000 films from hundreds of popular producers such as The Criterion Collection, The Great Courses, and PBS, as well as thousands of independent filmmakers - on every topic imaginable.</p><ol><li>​Go to Kanopy and click on the orange "Add Library Card" button. Add your library card number and password associated with your library account. This is the same password you use to check out items in the library.<br></li><li>Create an account by entering your first and last name, an email address, and a password and then click on the orange "Sign up" button. You choose the password for your account. This password is not the same as your library card password.<br></li><li>After creating your account, you'll receive a verification email in your inbox. Click on the link in this email to verify your email address.<br></li><li>Start watching videos!<br></li></ol><div>If you run out of play credits, there are also six credit-free collections you can watch. They are <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.kanopy.com/category/65969__%3b%21%21LkjWUF49MRd51_ry%21cAXd9ocw1pngYCxWxWzKfnpMzqFXkV9STrnNbxSzaO6peZxj89nRyxmDaLXHKKIgNYfWNkbsVMLSvm_m0I0yczC0a7KIsCvIUr1m$">Favorites</a>, <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.kanopy.com/category/65974__%3b%21%21LkjWUF49MRd51_ry%21cAXd9ocw1pngYCxWxWzKfnpMzqFXkV9STrnNbxSzaO6peZxj89nRyxmDaLXHKKIgNYfWNkbsVMLSvm_m0I0yczC0a7KIsMAELvy-$">Easy Watching</a>.​ <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.kanopy.com/category/71802__%3b%21%21LkjWUF49MRd51_ry%21f1CjZBoNU1d3AZK3quvwlPaqJvCjU9TNfigieh950-nbWpqaAYRGYJT0pe_tiRiTHvWBUgO2oyDsneWNqwxgOkcqme7g1aXKNj8N$">Episodic Series</a>, <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.kanopy.com/category/71805__%3b%21%21LkjWUF49MRd51_ry%21f1CjZBoNU1d3AZK3quvwlPaqJvCjU9TNfigieh950-nbWpqaAYRGYJT0pe_tiRiTHvWBUgO2oyDsneWNqwxgOkcqme7g1duRhJZ2$">British Cinema</a>, <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.kanopy.com/category/65972__%3b%21%21LkjWUF49MRd51_ry%21f1CjZBoNU1d3AZK3quvwlPaqJvCjU9TNfigieh950-nbWpqaAYRGYJT0pe_tiRiTHvWBUgO2oyDsneWNqwxgOkcqme7g1cbA3gX-$">World Cinema</a>, and <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.kanopy.com/category/65978__%3b%21%21LkjWUF49MRd51_ry%21f1CjZBoNU1d3AZK3quvwlPaqJvCjU9TNfigieh950-nbWpqaAYRGYJT0pe_tiRiTHvWBUgO2oyDsneWNqwxgOkcqme7g1eKkyV6r$">Diversity​</a>. <br></div></div>

 

 

 

 

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KanopyKanopy<div class="ExternalClass6B6C4FA0710046F89B294C7EF2D9941C"><p><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:calibri, sans-serif;">Kanopy’s collection offers over 30,000 films and is one of the largest video streaming platforms in the world. Featuring titles from top distribution partners including Warner Bros., MGM, BBC, Paramount, Lionsgate, The History Channel, A&E, Neon, Film Movement, The Criterion Collection, Kino Lorber, The Great Courses, Samuel Goldwyn Films, IFC Films, among others, this vast and diverse collection has something for everyone. </span>​<br><br></p></div>https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Search/misc/esources.aspx?target=818https://my.nicheacademy.com/phoenixpubliclibrary/course/3129/browse/elibrary/getting-started/kanopyEverywherehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/49/kanopy.png
Kanopy KidsKanopy Kids<div class="ExternalClass9F1AA0EC787B4AE986ED07F803575483"><p><span style="font-size:13px;font-family:"segoe ui", segoe, tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">​Kanopy Kids is free to stream for all Phoenix Public Library cardholders and features hundreds of educational and enriching videos that spark children’s imaginations. Kanopy Kids curated titles from Weston Woods, Sesame Street, Jim Henson Productions, Highlights for Children, Signed Stories, and others, promote empathy, literacy, critical thinking and help build STEM skills. ​</span></p></div>https://phoenixpl.kanopy.com/kids/browse/elibrary/getting-started/kanopyEverywherehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Resources/Attachments/92/kkids.png

 

 

 

 

How Many Titles Can I Watch?https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/FAQ/DispForm.aspx?ID=135How Many Titles Can I Watch?135<div class="ExternalClassB0810191B5794B61940101E6E2FEC011">How Many Titles Can I Watch?​<p><br></p><br></div><div class="ExternalClassE23985C39DAC4E9E98E7489A36063EC4"><p>​You can watch a maximum of 15 videos per month and 5 Great Courses a month. You will receive 15 play credits every month. Once you press play on a video, you will automatically use one (1) play credit.</p><p>Once you press play on a video, you will have 3 days to view it as many times as you like without using another play credit. If you would like to watch the same video after the 3 days have passed, you will use up another play credit.</p><p>There are also two credit-free collections you can watch. The First is <a href="https://www.kanopy.com/category/65969%20%5bkanopy.com%5d">Favorites​</a> and the second is <a href="https://www.kanopy.com/category/65974%20%5bkanopy.com%5d">Easy Watching</a>.​​<br><br></p><p><br></p></div>
When will my play credits reset? https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/FAQ/DispForm.aspx?ID=81When will my play credits reset? 81<div class="ExternalClass7B43291138CB4A20BA506223A0173853"><p>​When will my play credits reset? <br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass330279280A254AC38D2F887966D7DBD5"><p>​Play credits reset on the 1st of the month.  Once you have used your 15 credits, you will not be able to play any films until the new month starts when you will be given a fresh quota of 15 play credits again. <br></p></div>
How can I keep track of my videos?https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/FAQ/DispForm.aspx?ID=82How can I keep track of my videos?82<div class="ExternalClassFEDE8A8714F04FE1831FCC1A53783D2A"><p>​How can I keep track of my videos?<br><br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass0A810004766F4F9CAB7356881079C6BA"><p>​You can track your viewing activity by visiting My Dashboard > Recently Viewed. The Recently Viewed page will list every video you have ever watched, even after the 3-day period has ended. If a video is still within the 3-day viewing period, the list will include the amount of time left on that viewing period. <br></p></div>
Can I create my own video lists? https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/FAQ/DispForm.aspx?ID=83Can I create my own video lists? 83<div class="ExternalClassE693B11AEEE240F2A955DB02EF52C091"><p>​Can I create my own video lists? <br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass01AB909F3E3F4F74BB646CF7B8F8A2EF"><p>You can save titles to watch at a later date by clicking on +My List. You can access the +MyList option by either hovering over the title, or clicking on the title, either way will work. Titles are then added to your Watchlist. You can see your saved titles by clicking on your username at the top of the page.</p><p>You can also create and share playlists of videos using the playlists feature.<br></p></div>
What devices can you use to watch videos?https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/FAQ/DispForm.aspx?ID=84What devices can you use to watch videos?84<div class="ExternalClass24BF877646634A3A9F02D50C7B81F517"><p>​What devices can you use to watch videos?​<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass279A7D27251E49E8B6FB90FED2B4220D"><p>You can watch videos on a computer or mobile device using a web browser.</p><p>You will need an internet connection to watch videos on Kanopy. Films cannot be downloaded to a computer or device; they only stream through the internet.<br></p></div>
Can you stream to your television?https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/FAQ/DispForm.aspx?ID=85Can you stream to your television?85<div class="ExternalClassAB538D87C0D548718269088FC37F848A"><p>​Can you stream to your television?​<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClass1986FB7015574CCCBB6BDA2624B42641"><p>Kanopy is compatible with the streaming services such as Roku. Other alternatives to stream to your television include:</p><ul><li>​Apple TV</li><li>Chromecast using an Android/Google device</li><li>Connecting your computer to your television via HDMI<br></li></ul></div>
Can visually impaired users access the films?https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/FAQ/DispForm.aspx?ID=86Can visually impaired users access the films?86<div class="ExternalClass830251304D77473AA24B312B48F0ED45"><p>​Can visually impaired users access the films?<br></p></div><div class="ExternalClassF3982EA17CBD415688C8CC46CA6060CB"><p>​Yes, Kanopy's website and video player are both fully compatible with all screen readers on desktop browsers, as well as with iOS and Android devices.<br></p></div>