There are multiple ways to reduce the friction students experience within their coursework. This page highlights the common types of library materials faculty use and how to add them to your course in a way that isn't too confusing to students.
Additionally, the instruction librarians have created multiple modules and research videos to assist students in topic selection, searching, evaluating, and synthesizing research and ideas into a cohesive product. Take a look and reach our to your liaison librarian if you have questions.
Want to embed articles directly into your Canvas course? With any of the GALE databases (ex. below), that is possible! Contact Jesse Schreier to have this plug in added to your Canvas course.
To include library resources from Ebsco, you will need to provide a link to the item. Be sure to use the permanent URL, sometimes referred to as a "permalink."
For Ebsco articles, look for the permalink option either along the right or at the top of the page:
When linking to a library eBook within your course, be sure to use the permanent URL, sometimes referred to as a "permalink."
For Ebsco eBooks (the majority of our collection), look for the permalink option either along the right or at the top of the page:
For Gale eBooks, such as Short Stories for Students, use the bookmark icon along the top.
For Infobase eBooks, such as the Bloom's series, use the Direct URL along the left: 
For Salem Press eBooks, such as the Critical Insights literature series, please contact the library for the permalink.
It is easy to link to a Credo article or embed a topic page or Credo Reference article into your Canvas site.
For links, simple click on the permalink button next to the search bar and add that as a url to your canvas site. 
To embed the article or topic page, you need to grab the embed code from Credo and paste it into your Canvas page. There are detailed instructions and screenshots below. 
Adding an FOD film to your Canvas site is easy, because Canvas "talks to FOD already. Find your film in the database below and follow the instructions.
To include films from Kanopy in your Canvas course, browse to the desired film in Kanopy. Under the film, click on the Share button.
You can then copy the sharable link or the embed code, whichever you prefer.
To inquire about purchasing a specific Kanopy film for your course, contact Madge Boldt.
According to Netflix, if the film you want to show is in the Netflix Media Center, you can screen the film to students as long as you follow the terms and conditions listed on the Educational Screenings of Documentaries page.
Important conditions:
