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Digital Resources

Your library card gives you access to a wealth of information, both in the library and online! Check out the databases below for assistance with job applications, research, homework, test prep, and reliable fact finding!

Getting Started: Browser

To get started with Kanopy in the browser:

To use Kanopy, you'll need to enter your library card information and create a Kanopy account. We recommend doing this in a web browser, but you can also set up your account in the Kanopy app for iOS or Android.



kanopy.com landing page with 'get started' highlighted
 1. Go to https://stls.kanopy.com/ in a supported browser.

 2. Select Get started.

 

 

 


screen shot of kanopy showing patrons how to add their library to their account.  3. Select Find your library.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


the find your library page with 'select this library' button highlighted 4. Search for "Southern Tier Library System" or your local library

 5. Select your library's name from the list or map

 6.Click Select this library.

 

 


screen shot of kanopy show patrons where to enter their library card information.  7. Enter your library card number and PIN or password. Then, select Continue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


create and account page for Kanopy.  8. Create your Kanopy account:

      a. Enter your name, email address, and password, then select Sign up.

      b. Or select Sign Up with Apple or Sign Up with Google and follow the instructions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Getting Started: Libby

To get started with Kanopy in Libby:

 


screen shot of libby page showing the "extras" tab with an orange arrow pointing to "get" indicating patrons should click there to access kanopy.  1. Visit libbyapp.com/library/stls or use the Libby App on your device

 2. Scroll down to "Extras"

 3. Select "Kanopy" then click on "Get"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


screen shot of Libby showing that Kanopy is now opening with a blurb of what kanopy offers.  4. Enter your library barcode number, then click on "Open"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


screen shot of libby with orange arrow pointing to an orange button saying "add a library card" indicating where patrons should tap to enter their information.  5. Kanopy will open in a new tab, click on "Add a Library Card"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


screen shot showing the steps of adding your library card.  6. Enter your library barcode number and password, then click "continue"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


create an account page for kanopy.  7. You will then be prompted to create an account.

 8. Enter the necessary information and click "Sign Up" 

*note: you can also choose to create an account using your Google account or Apple account. Make sure the keep track of this account information, as you will need it if you download the app*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Now you're ready to start streaming!