Canvas - Library Resources (UW-Madison)

This document provides an overview of the Library Resources page in Canvas at UW-Madison

Canvas Library Resources

The Canvas Library Resources page (formerly called the 'Library Dashboard') is a tool that connects students and staff to UW-Madison Library resources and services in Canvas. The Library Resources page is automatically included in the Canvas course navigation menu for credit and non-credit courses. The following links are included in the Library Resources page automatically:

  • Libraries homepage
  • Ask a Librarian help services
  • Locations and hours

Canvas Library Resources page default

A message visible only to instructors in the page provides a link to request course resources from the Libraries. This message is not visible to students.

Canvas Library Resources page with message to instructors

Optional Course Resources

The Canvas Library Resources page can be customized to include additional resources. If an instructor requests any of the optional resources below, they will be integrated into the Library Resources page automatically:

  • 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 are placed “on reserve” at the UW-Madison Libraries. Course Reading Lists provide links to the course materials listed in the library catalog and provide information for students about availability, location, and length of loan period. In cases where the item is an online resource, a link to the ebook or other e-resource is included.

  • Course Guide: Research 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.

  • Librarian Profiles: Contact information for the librarian(s) working with your course. To request that a librarian profile be added to your course, fill out the instruction request form.

  • Subject Databases: The librarian working with your course may include links to Subject Databases.

  • Support & Tutorials: The librarian working with your course may include links to tutorials or other resources to support your students.

Canvas Library Resources page with profiles and links

Library Contact:

For questions about the Canvas Library Resources page, contact Jules Arensdorf: julie.arensdorf@wisc.edu