Linking HOLLIS resources to Canvas

Leverage the Harvard Library resources for your students and respect copyright policy. Link to individual Harvard-licensed resources in Canvas modules, pages, assignments and discussions . It is the safest and best route because Harvard has already purchased access to that material. See Use of Copyright Policy.

Step 1.

• Log into https://hollis.harvard.edu
  
  

Step 2.

• In the search bar, enter in the name of the book, article, film, etc. to search for the item.
  
  
  
  

Step 3.

• Use the Filters option to limit your results.
  
  
  

Step 4.

• Click on the desired item.
  
  

Step 5.

• Select the Permalink option.
  
  

Step 6.

• Click on Copy the Permalink to Clipboard.
  
  You should see see Permalink URL was copied.
  
  
  

Step 7.

• Navigate to your Canvas course site.
  
  

• Navigate to the Canvas page you want the link to be for your students.

• Add to Modules 
  • See the how to create a module and add module item guide.
  • When in the module add item menu, Select External URL from the drop down menu.
    
  • Enter in the Title, the HOLLIS permalink in URL.
    Select Load in a new tab
    Click Add Item.
    
    
    
  • Don't forget to Publish your module and/ or module item.
    • The module itself must be published for students to see the published items within the module and for them to access wherever else the items might reside in the course site.

• Add to Pages, Assignment or Discussions
  • See add links from the how to add content in Canvas guide.