The EI Clearinghouse is excited to announce that Kanopy is now available to all library patrons!
Kanopy is a streaming video platform offering high-quality documentaries, educational films, and professional development resources, all available to watch online at your convenience.
Whether you’re a parent looking for practical guidance, an educator seeking new perspectives, or a professional working with children and families, Kanopy provides trusted, engaging content to support lifelong learning.
The EIC Kanopy collection includes videos covering a wide range of topics, including:
- Child Development: Learn about developmental milestones, brain development, social-emotional growth, and strategies for supporting children from infancy through adolescence.
- Parenting: Discover evidence-based approaches to positive parenting, communication, behavior guidance, and building strong family relationships.
- Child Health: Access resources on children’s physical, emotional, and mental health, nutrition, wellness, and creating healthy environments for young learners.
As an EI Clearinghouse patron, you can access Kanopy using your library credentials and stream videos from your computer, tablet, smartphone, or smart TV. Browse the collection, create your own watchlist, and begin exploring content designed to support children and families.
Need help getting started? Visit the Kanopy Help page for tips on using the platform and browsing the collection. If you would like help accessing your Kanopy account, contact us through our request form or email Illinois-eic@illinois.edu.
How to access Kanopy on a web browser:
- Visit https://ieic.kanopy.com/
- Click ‘Visit the IEIC Collection’
- On the page ‘Access Kanopy Through Your University’, enter your Library Card Number and your pin (last 4 digits of your library card number)
- Click Continue to access the EIC collection.
- Optional (but required to use Kanopy via mobile app)
- Once logged in, click the profile icon in the top right hand corner, then select ‘Create an Account’.
- Enter your First Name, Last Name, email address, and set a password for the account. Agree to the terms of service and proceed.
- Check the email address provided to verify your account.
How to access Kanopy through the app on iOS or Android devices:
- Create your account via the web portal (see steps 1-5 above)
- Download the Kanopy app through either the App Store or Google Play
- Once the app is downloaded, select ‘Log in’
- Once on the Log in page, enter the email address and password you have set for your account, then click Log In to access the EIC collection.