This guide covers the following:
A. Accessing Reading & Resources
B. Creating a list
C. List Layout
D. Returning to Your List
E. Logging Out
Once logged into Canvas, click on the course to which you wish to add readings. It could either be a published or unpublished course. The Library Readings & Resources option is under the Course Navigation Menu.
You will see the option to create a list.
To access Readings & Resources,
1. Visit the library's website: https://www.loyalistlibrary.com.
2. Search for the tab Citation Tools & Copyright.
3. Click the drop-down menu and select Readings and Resources.
4. Click on the link Readings & Resources
5. It will bring you to your list dashboard, where you click Create list.
After clicking Create List, the following screen will appear.
1. Enter a Title (mandatory). Note: In Canvas, there is a default title that you can overwrite.
2. Add a description (optional, can always be added later)
3. Add course code (optional, can be linked later). Note: In Canvas, there is a default course code that you can change later.
4. Click Next.
The option to have the library create a list for you is available through Canvas.
1. Click "Ask your library to create your list."
2. Add your resource list in either of the following formats:
3. Once the file has been uploaded, hit Send file. The library will take care of the rest.
There are two options for organizing your list:
A. Default: All course readings will be under Resources.
Here is a sample view:
B. Weeks: After selecting and entering the number of weeks, you can add readings under the appropriate weekly headings.
Here is a sample view:
If you have not quite finished your reading list, you can easily return to it within Canvas.
1. Click on the Library Readings & Resources, and the default dashboard will open. Click on the icon Open New Tab.
2. Click Lists and all your reading lists that you have created will be seen.
If you have accessed Readings & Resources via the library's website, you can log out by
1. Click on the user menu.
2. Select Log Out from the drop-down menu.
