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Course Resource Lists

This guide provides instructors with step-by-step instructions for using the libraries' course reserves platform.

Adding a Collaborator

How to Add a Collaborator to Your List

  • To add a collaborator to your list, click on List info to the right of the list's title and then on Manage collaborators:

List info screen, manage collaborators circled

  • Click on + Add collaborators on the Manage collaborators screen that pops up:

Manage collaborators screen - + Add collaborators circled

  • Type the name of your collaborator; as you type, names will automatically populate. Click on the desired name to add the person--note that only those with Teacher or CA/TA+grades roles in Canvas can be list collaborators:

Manage collaborators screen - typed name into collaborator box and list of names auto-populates

  • You can change the collaborator level by clicking on the arrow icon next the the current collaborator level:

Manage collaborator screen - new collaborator added and arrow next to collaborator level circled

  • Choose from List owner (can add collaborators, edit and delete the list) or Can edit list (can edit the list but cannot delete the list or add collaborators):

Manage collaborators screen -- choosing collaborator level for newly added collaborator, arrow pointing to list owner level and save button circled

If you cannot find your desired collaborator’s name email reserves@tc.columbia.edu and we can add them for you (if the desired collaborator needs access to your course in Canvas, you will also need to contact contact DFI).

How to Remove Collaborators

  • To remove a collaborator, click on List info to the right of the list's title and then on Manage collaborators:

Course Resource List - manage collaborators screen displayed, list info and manage collaborators circled

  • Click on the Remove trash can icon next to the collaborator you would like to remove:

Manage collaborators screen, garbage can icon next to second list collaborator circled

  • Then click on Save: