Adding Items to Libraries
Teachers can create folders in the libraries they curate—and add library items to those folders—using the “Add library item” button at the top of the folder contents. The Add Library Item button opens a box (similar to the post box) that allows the teacher to create a library item (write a post) and/or attach a file. Library items can include file types not supported in regular posts. Teachers can change or update the library items they have created and uploaded. In order to change the file, all they need to do is edit their original item. Library items have a 500mb limit like other posts.
All libraries (and all library items) in MySciLife have a special, interconnected relationship. Libraries are designed to make sharing (and updating) content easy. They are interconnected, almost as if there were a tunnel between each library allowing the easy flow and exchange of information. This relationship is especially important when it comes to updating files and library item information. If a teacher notices a mistake in library item they have shared, or if the actual file needs to be changed, all they have to do is edit the original library item and reload the updated file as an “edit” to that library item. Once the file has been changed, that change will be shared everywhere else on MySciLife where the teacher has shared the file. The only place the file will not be updated is in archived communities.
For more information, see Community Libraries (below) or see the “Manage Communities” section.
Related Articles
Libraries Overview
Libraries are places where MySciLife teachers and students can access helpful links or find and download useful files. They are also places where teachers can post content to share. Libraries are organized into folders containing “library items.” A ...
Community Libraries
When a community is created, MySciLife automatically creates a corresponding library. These libraries can include class resources and other information that the teacher wants to share with students. Teachers can add to a class community library ...
Sharing Between Libraries
Because of the special relationships between items in different libraries, sharing is one of the most important features of MySciLife libraries. Teachers can share any item in the MySciLife Resource Library, the Teacher Community Library, or their ...
Archived Libraries
When a community is archived, the content in that community’s library is also archived. This information can always be accessed by all members of that community by accessing “Archives” at the bottom of the “My Stuff” (Backpack) menu.
Adding Attachments to Announcements
Teachers and administrators can add attachments to their announcements. Attachments on announcements work just like announcements on posts and are restricted to the file formats below. To add an attachment to an announcement, click the “Add ...