Library Services in Canvas

Canvas is the learning management system on campus.  UW-Madison Libraries have integrated many of their instruction services and support into Canvas.

Library Resources Page

The Library Resources page in Canvas is a tool that connects students and instructors to library resources and services in their Canvas course. It includes links to our Ask A Librarian service, library locations and hours, support and tutorials, and course resources. The Library Resources page is automatically added to all course navigation menus, but will only include course resources if requested.

Course resources may include:

• Course Reading List: UW-Madison Library materials such as books, textbooks, articles, videos, solution sets, and exams that an instructor has selected for use by students enrolled in a specific course that are placed “on reserve” at the UW-Madison Libraries.
• Course Guide: Guides created for a specific course and customized for the course topic and assignments. Course guides are created upon request and can be used as supplementary material to a library instruction session or as a standalone resource. To request a Course Guide, fill out the instruction request form.
• Subject Librarian Profiles: Contact information for the librarian(s) teaching a library session for your course. To request library instruction, fill out the instruction request form.
• Databases: Links to research databases most relevant for your course.

For more information, visit the Canvas – Library Resources KB. For assistance, contact Jules Arensdorf.

Embedded Librarian

At UW-Madison, someone who has a “Course Instructor” role in Canvas can add a librarian in a “Librarian” role to their course in Canvas. This can help the course instructor and the librarian collaborate more efficiently. An instructor can add a librarian to their Canvas course the same way that they would add another individual not on the official course roster.

In the “Librarian” role in Canvas, a librarian can:

• Access course materials
• Add to course content
• Collaborate to create quizzes, assignments, and discussions
• Post content in Announcements and Discussions

For more details and instructions, view the Librarian Role KB.

Library Modules in Canvas Commons

Quickly and easily import tutorials, videos, and interactive activities made by UW-Madison Libraries from Canvas Commons into your course. Modules cover finding sources, evaluating sources, scholarship as conversation, and more. To find the modules, in Canvas, click the Commons button in the main red menu on the left side of the screen, click Search in the top blue banner, and search for “UW-Madison Libraries.”

For assistance, email Teaching & Learning Programs.