Jessup Playbooks Logo

How do I search Kanopy?

Learn how to find documentaries and independent films.

Need Help?

Ask a Librarian @
Betty Sue Jessup Library

501 College Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434.961.5309
reference@pvcc.edu

Search Kanopy

Step 1:

Access Kanopy. (If you're off-campus, you will be prompted to login with your myPVCC username and password)

 

Step 2:

Enter your search terms in the box at the top.  A list of possible videos will appear; click one if it looks useful.  If not, hit the Enter key or click "View all results."

search box

 

Step 3:

After selecting the video, click Play to watch it. 

play button
 

Step 4:

One thing to note is that many videos in Kanopy are part of a larger collection.  For example, "The Sombrero Galaxy: An Island Universe" is actually part of a documentary series called Experiencing Hubble released by The Great Courses company.  You can see other videos in the collection below the video:

other videos in series listed below the episode

Tips!

tip

  • Want to access Kanopy through the app on your phone or tablet?  Instructions are here: How do I watch videos on Kanopy through the app?
     
  • Need subtitles?  Click the CC icon on the video for subtitles:
    toggle captions
     
  • Need a transcript of the video?  Click the "...More" button and then Transcript:
    click on more button for transcript