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Embedding the Library in Canvas

This guide will help faculty with linking library content into their Canvas courses.

Embedding Databases

Step 1: Go to the Library's homepagehttps://www.moorparkcollege.edu/departments/student-services/library


Step 2: Under the search box, click on Research Guides


Step 3: Find the database you want to embed and click on the share button 


Step 4: Copy the URL that appears in the new window


Step 5: Go to Canvas, and from an existing module click the “+” button


Step 6: From the drop-down menu box on the screen, select Add External URL


Step 7: In the URL section, paste the URL of the database, select Load in a new tab, enter in a Page Name, then click on "Add Item"