Before linking to an external resource, it is a best practice to first search the library’s online catalog (ISearch) to ensure the library does not already have the resource or other similar resources which can be used.
To add a resource from a website:
Adding Resources from the Library Catalog or with a Template
Resources can be added from the My Library tab in ISearch as well as from the other Research Resource tabs like Encyclopedias, Basic Sources, and more.
Adding Resources from the My Library tab
Adding Resources from the Research Resources tabs within ISearch
Another option is to save the resource without editing the permalink field and then logging in to BLUEcloud and editing the resource with the correct permalink afterward. Either way, please make sure you are using the permalink for any INFOhio electronic resource.
INFOhio provides students, staff, and parents with access to quality instructional materials that can be easily shared in BLUEcloud Course Lists. Check out the post Sharing Premium Content From INFOhio: What Link Do I Use? for more information on how to directly link to this educational content. Examples of where to find links for resources like Capstone Interactive eBooks, the Digital Video Collection (DVC), Very Short Introductions, and many other resources are provided with directions and screenshots. Start linking to these resources today!
Adding Sections
Structuring your class lists can look many different ways. However you decide to represent the material, sections can be used to help break up resources into the best configuration for teaching and learning. Keep in mind the first section of a list will be open by default when viewing the list in Student View. This will help students to understand that sections contain multiple resources and can be opened by clicking the triangle icon.
While you are viewing or editing your class lists, you may notice statuses next to a resource. These statuses are an optional feature that library staff may choose to use for various needs. Depending on your access, you may or may not be able to edit these statuses. Library Staff will have those privileges. Students will not see these statuses.
The status of "Unavailable" can be used to hide a resource from a list. The resource could need to be hidden for a variety of reasons - the item is unavailable, back-ordered, the librarian hasn't had a chance to review the material, etc...
It is a best practice to verify that all resources are in a "Ready" status or have been marked as "Unavailable" before posting the link to the live list.
To view or edit the status of a resource,
Edit
Clicking Edit will open the Item Editor. You can add and remove item information as needed. Note that Resource Type and Title are required fields. Information such as Date Created, Created By, Date Modified, Modified By, and Item Status information can be found here as well. This will help to know who created a record and who last made changes to it. Click the Save or Cancel button when finished.
Change Status
A status can be changed by clicking the drop-down in the Actions box and then clicking Change Status. The following screenshot lists the available statuses that can be used. Keep in mind that the status of "Unavailable" hides the resource from the Student View of the list.
The status will update when changed.
Get Info
Using the Get Info tool, you can search the library catalog for any items that match the description of the item on a list. You can then view details about each matching item before selecting the closest or the most appropriate match. For example, you might specify a later edition or an ebook version of the same item. After selecting a matching item from the library catalog, you can subsequently update the item on the resource list using the selected item's details.
Librarians, library staff, and teachers can enter administrative notes and correspondence within the BLUEcloud Course Lists List Builder. The notes are only viewable by administrative staff and do not appear in the student interface. These notes are accessible to all future BLUEcloud Admin, making it easier to review materials and make decisions about these resources efficiently. If a list has been added to a resource on a list, the Staff Notes button will appear at the top of the list builder page. Click the icon to access the message(s).
Creators of a list can add tags to resources as a way to categorize or indicate the importance of that resource. The tag feature is found in the Item Details panel of the List Builder (Staff > Lists > Classes > Select a Class> Select a Resource).
When adding a tag to an item, a list of suggested tags begins to appear as you type. The list of suggestions is updated automatically as new tags are added and include the tags from other course lists in the same class catalog. If no tags appear as you type, this means that no tags have been created yet or no tags have been created that match what you are typing. To delete a tag, click the X next to the tag you want to remove.
Tags can also be used in searches in Student View.
Using the "Search this list" box, enter a tag and click the magnifying glass or hit Enter. If there is a match to the search term used, the resource will display below.
If you prefer to use the bookmarklet tool to add resources, adding a tag is included in the item information that can be saved before you add a resource to a list. Locate the "Add a tag" box and enter tags as needed.
Adding tags will help to highlight important resources, help to keep lists organized, and provide students with another way to find the information they need.
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