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Library Resources in Brightspace

This guide shows how to link directly to library resources inside Brightspace courses.

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How to Link to Library Resources in Brightspace Courses

  1. Sign into Brightspace (accessible from MyPortal).
  2. Select your course under My Courses.
  3. Click on Content and navigate to the desired module.
  4. Select the Existing Activities drop down and choose EBSCO Resources.
  5. A small window with our Cougar Search will open.
  6. Search for your desired topic/terms.
  7. Locate the appropriate resource you want to add and select the +ADD icon.
  8. That resource will show up at the bottom of the list of items in the module.
  9. Clicking on the entry’s text will allow you to edit the text. There is also a small drop down next to the item title that provides options such as moving the resource to another location, moving it up the list, deleting the resource, etc.

What Will a Linked Library Resource Look Like for Students?

Here's what the student view looks like of the same resource:

When the student clicks on the title ("Cougars"), the library resource opens in a new tab: