The LibApps External Tool in Canvas allows an instructor to provide access to library resources, instruction, and consultation directly in Canvas. This tool can simplify access to library resources by eliminating extra steps for students. To add a LibGuide to a Canvas site you can either embed a Libguide on a page or add a LibGuide as an item in a Module.
How to Embed a LibGuide on a Page
- Identify the Library content you would like to include on your site
- Navigate to your course site in Canvas
- Click on the Modules button in your course navigation menu
- Find the module where you want to put the content and then click the “+” button
- In the pop-up, select Page from the drop down menu
- Select Create Page and then enter a title for the page in the Page Name text box.
- When you are done, click the Add Item button.
- Go to the Module and find the page you just created and click on it.
- On the next screen, you will see your empty page.
- Click the Edit button in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Select the External Tool button in the Rich Content Editor (Plug Icon), then view all.
- Click LibApps Library Content
- Select Content Type
- Click Full LibGuide
- Open the Guide dropdown menu
- Identify and select the LibGuide that you would like to embed in Canvas
- You can scroll through all options or begin to type key words in the guide search box
- Select the Guide Page
- This is usually the first page, but you can scroll through the available options and select the page you would like to include
- Click the blue Embed Content button
- Click Save or Save and Publish.
How to Add a LibGuide as an Item in a Module
- Identify the Library content you would like to include on your site
- Navigate to your course site in Canvas
- Click on the Modules button in your course navigation menu
- Find the module where you want to put the content and then click the “+” button
- In the pop-up, select External Tool from the drop down menu
- Select LibApps Library Content
- Click on the LibGuides site: Libguides.brown.edu
- Select Content Type
- Click Full LibGuide
- Open the Guide dropdown menu
- Identify and select the LibGuide that you would like to embed in Canvas
- You can scroll through all options or begin to type key words in the guide search box
- Select the Guide Page
- This is usually the first page, but you can scroll through the available options and select the page you would like to include
- Click the blue Add Item button
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Need Additional Help?
- For help with Canvas, please contact [email protected].
- For help with LibGuides, please contact [email protected] .