Brightspace - UCD Library guide: Reading Lists

This useful guide will demonstrate the different options available for integrating UCD Library resources into Brightspace.

Reading Lists

Create your reading list as a Word Document

(You must upload a PDF version for links to work in Brightspace)

Step 1 Find the items in OneSearch, for each item click "Permanent Link" icon and "Copy"

Step 2 Paste each item into the Word Document, right click the item on your list and select "Link"

Step 3 Paste permanent link into the address box and click "OK"

Step 4 In Brightspace select "My Learning" from the top menu bar

Step 5 Click "Upload/Create" and then "Upload Files"

Step 6 Select "My Computer"

Step 7 Upload your file and click "Add"

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You can create links directly from text in Brightspace to library resources

Step 1 In Brightspace on the left side menu click "Add a unit" and give it a title

Step 2 Under the unit title heading select "Add a description"

Step 3 In the edit box select the "insert stuff" icon

Step 4 Select the "Insert Link" from the menu

Step 5 Paste the permanent link from OneSearch in the URL box and click "Next"

Step 6 In the "Link Text" box, add the text (word, phrase or resource details) you wish to hyperlink and click "Insert"

Step 7 Click "Update" to save