For individual research help, schedule an appointment to meet with a librarian.
How does Kanopy work?
NOVA Libraries purchases Kanopy titles individually, prioritizing those needed for classroom instruction. Even though the titles are provided with classroom instruction in mind, every title can be viewed in and out of the classroom for a variety of purposes - including just watching for fun!
Requesting Renewals for Currently Licensed Kanopy Titles (For Faculty Only):
If you would like to request a renewal for a title that is still currently licensed but will be expired soon, please use the Kanopy Title Renewal Form.
Requesting New or Expired Kanopy Titles (For Faculty Only):
In Browser
Kanopy videos are streamed using an HTML5 player within the browser. One of the following browsers are required for Kanopy video:
Mobile and TV Apps
To watch NOVA licensed films on Mobile or TV apps, you must:
Mobile Apps
A Kanopy app is currently available for the mobile devices below. Click on the links to find more information on how to access and use these.
TV Apps
A Kanopy app is currently available for the TV devices below. Click on the links to find more information on how to access and use these.
For information about the Kanopy platform, you can visit the Kanopy Support Website.
If you need help accessing this resource, you can also contact a NOVA librarian using the "Need Help?" box to the left.