Supplement your course materials with articles, eBook chapters, or videos from library databases; it can help provide textbook alternatives and demonstrate the value of the library to your students. It’s also an easy way to introduce your students to research databases in your discipline.
Linking to Articles, eBooks & Videos in Library Databases
There are 3 methods to share/embed a library resource in your Canvas course:
- Permalink (permanent, authenticated link)
- Video embed code
- Canvas External Tool/App/LTI
This guide provides database/vendor-specific instructions. Select a database/vendor below for step-by-step instructions.
Best practices:
- Use a permalink, embed code, or External Tool/App/LTI
- Add links to Canvas using the External Link option and the load in new tab option
- Include the citation information with the permalink or embedded resource. Example: Please read Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.
