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Finding & Importing Library Content on Canvas Commons
Mason Libraries shares course-specific and general library/research instructional content on Canvas Commons. Here’s how to find and import it into a Canvas course.
Log into Canvas and select the Canvas Commons button on the lefthand menu.
In the search box, use the phrase “masonlibraries” to find everything created by us. If searching for content for a specific course, use the course name. Example: ENGH302.
Select content to preview it. On the righthand side of the screen, there are options to import and download the content and to add it to your favorites.
To import the content, click on “Import/Download.” For direct importation into a course, find it in the list of your courses or search for it. Check the box for the desired course and then select “Import into Course.” It may take a few minutes to appear after importation.
There is also an option to download without selecting a course. Note the file type before downloading. It will usually be in the format of an IMS Common Cartridge file.
Next, go to the homepage of the desired course. Select “Import Course Content” from the menu on the righthand side of the screen. Select the file type from the drop-down menu.
Choose the downloaded file and review the content and options to make any necessary adjustments. Select the “Import” button.
A list of current jobs (uploads) is at the bottom of the screen. When the content is ready, a green “complete” button will appear. If there are issues with the upload, a yellow “complete” button will appear with an “issues” link.
The content will be in the area of your course corresponding to its type – module, page, or quiz. Be sure to publish the item when it is ready for viewing.
For more help with Canvas Commons, use the Help button in your Canvas account or reach out to us at delib@gmu.edu.
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Finding & Importing Library Content on Canvas Commons by The Teaching & Learning Team is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.