Exploring Library Resources for Members: Kanopy with Andy Talajkowski
A skillshare series for Members where curiosity knows no bounds, and learning is a shared adventure!

In this skillshare, Mechanics' Institute members will learn to navigate Kanopy, a video streaming service. Members will explore the extensive online film and TV library, learn how to search and save their favorite videos, and navigate the "ticket system." Kanopy is an incredible and diverse resource for film buffs, particularly CinemaLit attendees!

Please plan to stay for at least an hour (3:30-4:30 pm). The latter half-hour (4:30-5:00 pm) is reserved for participants to ask additional questions and to participate in extended learning and sharing.

About the Instructor

Andy Talajkowski is the Programs Administrator at Mechanics' Institute. They previously served as a program coordinator on lifelong learning initiatives at UCLA Health. Andy holds an MA in Adult Education from San Francisco State University with a foundation in social justice and equity and a BA in English from University of California, Los Angeles. Their Master's research explored the use of self narrative and creative writing as transformative learning opportunities for older adults.

About This Series

Join us for the Exploring Library Resources at Mechanics' Institute skillshare series, where curiosity knows no bounds, and learning is a shared adventure! Discover the power of library resources such as Ancestry, JSTOR, Kanopy, Libby, and Value Line—all at your fingertips and free to access for Mechanics' Institute members! Whether you're a seasoned researcher or just dipping your toes into the world of library resources, there's something for everyone in this skillshare series.

This is also an opportunity to meet our passionate library and programming staff, your guides on this exploratory journey. These sessions are led by fellow enthusiasts who are eager to facilitate an open and inclusive learning environment. Share your own understanding, learn from others, and become part of a vibrant learning community where knowledge flows freely.

Check out our upcoming schedule of Exploring Library Resources sessions:

• Value Line with Craig Jackson in the 3rd Floor Library Classrooms (April 5, 2024)
• Genealogy Research with Steven Dunlap in the 3rd Floor Library Classrooms (May 3, 2024)
• Kanopy with Andy Talajkowski in the 4th Floor Meeting Room before CinemaLit (June 7, 2024)
• Libby with Myles Cooper in the 3rd Floor Library Classrooms (July 12, 2024)
• JSTOR with Nico Chen in the 3rd Floor Library Classrooms (August 9, 2024)
• Registering for Events at Mechanics' Institute with Alyssa Stone in the 3rd Floor Library Classrooms (September 6, 2024)