Instructors can manually add library content in a Canvas course by embedding it in a module or page. This allows the instructor to choose a content type, guide, and which page of that guide desired to embed. See the instructional video and instructions below.
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Embedding in a Module
- Go to desired course and click Modules (A).
- Click the + (B) on the desired module.
- Click the drop-down box and select External Tool (C).
- Scroll down, click UAB Libraries Content (D).
- Click each dropdown box (E) and make the desired selections. For more information, hover the cursor over the i (F).
- Click Embed Content (G).
- Click Add Item (H).
- Publish when desired by clicking the No Circle (I).
- Click the Link (J).
- Click See Content (K) to see the content students will have access to.
- Click Edit Selection (L) to change what library content it links to.
Embedding in a Page
- Go to desired course and click Pages (A).
- Choose desired page (B) or click the + Page (C) button to add a new page.
- Move insertion point to desired location of embedded content.
- Click the More External Tools (D) button.
- Scroll down and click UAB Libraries Content (E).
- Click each dropdown box (F) and make the desired selections.
- For more information, hover the cursor over the i (G).
- Click Embed Content (H).
- The content will embed in the page where the insertion point was located.
