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UCI Libraries Resources Integration with Canvas

Instructions for using the External Tool feature to add UCI Libraries research guides (LibGuides) and Databases A-Z lists into your Canvas course assignments and/or modules.

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Library resources now available in Canvas

The UCI Office of Information Technology has added Springshare LibGuides to the list of Educational Technology Tools that are available to use in Canvas. This allows instructors to easily embed UCI Libraries research guides (LibGuides) or Databases A-Z lists in their Canvas courses to make it easier for students to research and access library resources. 

Follow the instructions on this guide to:

Important note:

For accessibility and optimal search functionality, please set Databases A-Z lists to open in a new tab. 

Examples

Full research guide (LibGuide) embedded as a Canvas assignment

Example of Full Research Guide embedded as Canvas assignment.

 

Content box from research guide (LibGuide) embedded as a Canvas assignment

Example of Content Box embedded as Canvas assignment.

 

Subject-specific databases embedded as Canvas assignment

Example of Subject-Specific Databases embedded as Canvas assignment.

 

Databases A-Z list embedded as Canvas assignment

Databases A-Z list embedded as Canvas assignment, with "Load AZ list in a new window" highlighted in orange.

Example of Databases A-Z list embedded in Canvas assignment.