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Embedding Library Content in Canvas: Articles & eBooks

Embedding Articles & eBooks

1. From an existing module in Canvas, click the "+" button.

2. From the drop-down menu, select "Add External URL."

3. In the URL section, enter the VC proxy and article/eBook permalink. Enter a Page Name, then click on "Add Item."

Screenshot of canvas embed page.

What's the VC Proxy?

The VC Library's proxy prefix is: https://venturacollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=

The proxy prefix is required to allow off-campus access to library resources. 

Here is an example of an article permalink:  https://search.proquest.com/docview/2314645531?accountid=39859

The proxy prefix would need to be placed at the beginning of the link to allow for off-campus access:

https://venturacollege.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.proquest.com/docview/2314645531?accountid=39859

How do I Find the Permalink?

Contact a Librarian

Peter Sezzi, Librarian & Department Chair
Office:  LRC 212
Phone:  805-289-6189
Email:  psezzi@vcccd.edu
Kaela Casey, Librarian
Office:  LRC 211
Phone:  805-289-6563
Email:  kcasey@vcccd.edu
Linda Kennedy, Librarian
Office:  LRC 210
Phone: 805-289-6399
Email:  linda_kennedy1@vcccd.edu
Reference Desk
Phone:  805-289-6382
Email:  vclibrary@vcccd.edu