Tutorials - How to Create a Link

Start Here: http://library.nku.edu/research_help/tutorials/

  1. Choose a Tutorial from the list.
    screen shot of Tutorials page
  2. Highlight and copy the entire URL.
    screen shot of a tutorial page
  3. Log in to Blackboard and select your course. Click on "Add Content Area."
    screen shot of Blackboard - add content area
  4. Give the content area a name, such as "Library Resources." Check the box, "Available to users." Click the Submit button.
    screen shot of Blackboard - available to users
  5. Select "Library Resources" from the Content Area Menu.
    screen shot of Blackboard - library resources
  6. Click on "Build Content," and select "Create" a "URL."
    screen shot of Blackboard - build content
  7. Fill in the required fields for adding a new URL.
    screen shot of Blackboard - create URL
  8. Next, go to "Options" and check the box, "Display After." Then click the Submit button.
    screen shot of Blackboard - display after option
  9. You have successfully added a link to a library Tutorial. Your new content area should look like the one below. To add additional library links, repeat steps 6, 7, and 8.
    screen shot of Blackboard - with added link to library tutorial