Linking to Library Resources

Library services and resources that may be helpful for instructors.

Library Links in Brightspace

Information about creating stable or persistent links to library resourcesBrightspace logo
 
Add Library Links to Brightspace
  • Adding as URL is recommended.
  • Embedding content is another option with many of our library content. We do recommend also providing the URL, in addition to embedding content.
  • Add citation information for articles, videos, images from library databases – so if there’s an issue, librarians can help students access the library link.
  • Add a link to Reference and Research Help https://libguides.madisoncollege.edu/askalibrarian somewhere in your course, so if student have questions about accessing a library link, librarians can help them.

Top Library Links

1.      Your Library https://libguides.madisoncollege.edu/library instructor image

2.      Reference and Research Help https://libguides.madisoncollege.edu/askalibrarian

3.      Research Guides for your course: see list https://libguides.madisoncollege.edu/index.php

4.      Student Technology Help https://libguides.madisoncollege.edu/technology/get-help 

5.      Databases publication, or article links

  • You can add permalinks to content in library databases, articles, videos, or publications
  • How you do this depends on which database it is, but it may not be the link in the browser address bar
  • Help and Instructions: https://libguides.madisoncollege.edu/linking

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