Adding the eReserve tool in Blackboard

To add the eReserve tool to your Blackboard paper, you have two options. Watch the videos or follow the steps below.

Method 1: Add a direct link to eReserve in your course menu (left-hand side of the screen)

Method 2: Add a link in a content area (i.e. a page within your Blackboard course)

Method 1: Add a direct link to eReserve in your course menu (left-hand side of the screen)

After adding the eReserve tool you can add a link in your menu at the left-hand side of the page. Watch the video or follow the steps below.

1. At the top of the course menu, select the + button, then Add Course Link.
2. Select Browse and find the name you gave the tool in the directory tree.
3. Edit the link name as appropriate.
4. Select Available to users.
5. Select Submit.

You should now have a link in your menu with the name you gave it. Select it to enter eReserve.

Method 2: Add a link in a content area (i.e. a page within your Blackboard course)

1. Go to the content area you want to add the eReserve link to, e.g. Course Documents.
2. Make sure Edit Mode is ON.
3. In the Tools menu at the top, select eReserve.
4. Give the tool a name and (optionally) a description.
5. Click Submit.
6. Your eReserve tool is added at the bottom of your page. Drag it to where you want it. Click on it to enter eReserve.

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