To keep access to digital material sustainable and equitable for all, The Urbana Free Library is updating the borrowing limits for Kanopy. Starting October 1, 2025, the Kanopy monthly checkouts will move from 30 tickets to 20 tickets.
This decision was made to manage costs and preserve long-term access to Kanopy for all patrons.
Kanopy operates on a cost-per-use model and the library pays for each item borrowed.
Kanopy usage is steadily increasing and a new monthly ticketing cap will help us better predict costs and stay within budget.
For all those who will be impacted, please know that staff are here to offer support and helpful alternatives. You still have access to all digital libraries, to all digital resources, and to the entire physical collection.
Have questions? We’re here to help! Contact Us. Learn more about Kanopy here.