Important Changes for users of Kanopy streaming media service
We are shifting from an on-demand purchase model for Kanopy to a mediated model in order to control costs due to budgetary restrictions. The current model gave users the most convenience, but the usage greatly exceeded available funding.
Movies that do not already have a license through Kanopy will be available for viewing only after library intervention. If you find a film on Kanopy that you want to watch or show in class, an automated pop-up will prompt you to place a request. Library staff will process the requests and purchase the films as budget permits. Most licenses on Kanopy expire after one year, so future access will require new requests.
We urge faculty to use existing licensed titles before their expiration dates. A list of these titles is available at https://libguides.mnstate.edu/c.php?g=183269&p=7186876
We are making this change in order to ensure that we can continue to provide access to this valuable resource in a sustainable way.
The switch will take place effective immediately (January 13, 2020).