Background

Developing a library presence and Integrating library content into course management systems is a great way to reach students at their point of need.  Additionally, designing content which faculty and instructors can easily incorporate and reuse in classes provides an opportunity to engage in discussions of the different learning objectives that librarians can help students achieve.

Canvas - Getting Started

• Request a Canvas Space: https://movetocanvas.web.illinois.edu/request-a-canvas-space/
• Canvas Features: https://movetocanvas.web.illinois.edu/features/ 
• Canvas 101 course: https://illinoisedu.instructure.com/courses/573
• General Canvas Guides and Tips: https://community.canvaslms.com/t5/Canvas/ct-p/canvas
• UIUC Canvas intro videos: https://mediaspace.illinois.edu/channel/Canvas+at+Illinois/210976303

Examples of Canvas Use at Other Libraries

• Adding an embedded "Librarian" role to classes - University of Oregon use case
• Instructions for embedding library research guides into Canvas courses - SJSU use case.