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A guide for instructors and other staff on how to set up course resource lists in Canvas.

The BC Libraries’ Course Resources tool in Canvas is designed to help instructors work with the library to incorporate material in their courses. Instructors can use the tool to build reading lists that include books, chapters, articles, and videos owned by the library, and free web resources, podcasts, and more.

Benefits:

  • Organize readings by sections, weekly or by topic. Add class notes for your students.
  • Link to affordable and accessible resources such as books, chapters, articles, open access material, and websites. 
  • Request the purchase of resources not in the library collection or needed in a different format (e.g. online).
  • Reuse Course Resources lists in other courses or future semesters.
  • Use Discuss with the Library to ask questions and get updates on your readings.

This page contains instructions to help you get started. For individualized help with choosing resources, contact your subject librarian.

How to access Course Resources

screenshot of canvas left navigation menuStart in Canvas. If your Canvas site is not yet available, use the direct access. 

 

 

 

Lists

You can create a new list from scratch or re-use an existing list.

Lists are rolled over from year to year based on course code, section, and term. You may see lists that do not belong to you. Feel free to ignore lists you do not want. You can associate an old list with your current course.  Use the top menu and choose: Manage course association.  

In order for your list to be processed by the library, the list must be sent to the library. Click My list is ready, after which the list will be visible to your students and the library will start working on the list.

Create a new List

  1. In Canvas, click Course Resources in the left-navigation and choose Create list.
  2. Add a Name. (course name)
  3. Create Sections - Default (blank) or Weeks or Priority. Templates provide an organizational structure for your list and can be edited. 
  4. Create List
  5. Now you are ready to + Add ITEMS.  

Click "Lists" to view and search for lists from different classes or semesters.

Add collaborators

Collaborators can help manage or edit your list. To add a TA, Designer, or Librarian to your list, click List info at the top, then Manage collaborators. Enter a name or full BC email address (firstname.lastname@bc.edu).

If you do not find a name, add the person to your Canvas course as a TA or Designer. Once added to your course, they will appear on the list of collaborators to invite.

To change a person's role from a Collaborator (Can edit list) to an Owner (Can manage list), select Manage collaborators and use the drop-down list.