Library Learning Object Repository (LOR)

LCC Library has a Learning Object Repository (LOR) set up in Desire2Learn which allows you to easily add links to resources such as:

• Ask a Librarian webpage
• research databases
• research guides
• tutorials
• citation guides for MLA and APA

Advantages of Using the LOR

If you link to items from the LOR, you will always be sending your students to the most recent version of library handouts. Also, if a URL for a library webpage changes, your link will automatically be updated.

Step One: Create a Module for Library Resources

The instructions below will help you create a "Module (was called folder in ANGEL) for Library resources.

1. Click Content on the navbar to access the Manage Content page.
2. Click on the New Module icon.
3. Type your module title (e.g. Library Resources) in the Title field.
4. Click Save to save your changes.
5. Your new module will appear in your Content Items list.

Step Two: Add Library LOR Links to Module

From your Course Home, you can browse or search the LOR from the Library LOR box on the right side of your screen.

Browse the LOR

1. Click the Browse icon in the LOR box.
2. On the Browse page, click the Magnifying Glass icon to browse all objects in the category.
3. On the left hand side, Under Results, click on Library

Search the LOR

1. Click the Search icon in the Library LOR box.
2. Enter a search term in the Search For box.
3. Results can be limited to Library as needed

Creating a Link

1. Click Retrieve next to the Learning Object that you want to link.
2. Click Create a Dynamic Link to object from Content.
3. Choose a Parent Module from the dropdown list.
4. Click Create Link.
5. You can know Return to LOR search results and create more links.

Related Pages

• Integrating the Library into Desire2Learn
• eLearning Department

Suggest Items for the LOR

Please contact the library if you have suggestions for resources to add to the Library LOR.