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ResourceSpace: NYSID's Digital Media Collections

An introduction and overview of NYSID's digital archives for students, faculty, and staff.

Creating and sharing collections in ResourceSpace

Creating and Sharing Collections in ResourceSpace

Step 1: Access the Collections Menu 0:44

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  • Log into your ResourceSpace account.
  • Navigate to the right-hand toolbar.
  • Scroll down to find the 'Collections' menu.

 

Step 2: Create a New Collection 1:17

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  • Click on 'Create New Collection'.
  • Name your collection (e.g., 'Test 2 folder').
  • Confirm that the collection appears in your list.

 

Step 3: Add Media Assets to the Collection 1:41

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  • Locate the media assets you want to add.
  • Select the desired media assets.
  • Go to the 'Actions' menu and click 'Add Selected to Collection'.
  • Verify that the assets appear in the toolbar for the current collection.

 

Step 4: Share the Collection 2:37

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  • Open the collection you want to share (e.g., 'Collection Test 2').
  • Go to the 'Actions' menu and click 'Share'.
  • Choose to share the entire collection by either emailing it or generating a URL.

 

Step 5: Set Access Options for Sharing 3:03

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  • Set access limits, expiry date, and password if needed.
  • Generate the external URL and copy it for sharing.

 

Step 6: Select Specific Assets to Share (Optional) 3:32

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  • If you want to share specific assets instead of the entire collection, select the desired images.
  • Then proceed to share them using the 'Actions' menu.

Cautionary Notes

  • Ensure that the collection name is unique to avoid confusion.
  • Be mindful of the access settings when sharing collections to protect sensitive information.

Tips for Efficiency

  • Regularly update your collections to keep them organized.
  • Use descriptive names for collections to easily identify their contents.
  • Consider creating a template collection for frequently shared assets.

Link to Loom

https://loom.com/share/8e64ef4f74c3470e91973f082ee94a21