Kanopy is a Privately Owned company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2008, it operates with approximately 60 employees. It functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer specializing in media and TV services, providing an on-demand film streaming platform.
Kanopy became available for streaming at Columbus Public Library on August 8, 2026. This followed an access issue on March 25, 2026, which temporarily rendered Kanopy titles requiring "tickets" unavailable, though titles not using tickets remained accessible. Earlier, on January 26, 2026, Kanopy and Libby released the results of their 2025 Higher Education Survey, which revealed a significant shift in student expectations. The survey found that nearly three-quarters of undergraduates identify as visual or kinesthetic learners, and 90% demand course materials reflecting diverse voices and experiences, indicating a new era of multimodal active education.
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