What is a Book Link?
A "book link" enables instructors to add links for required textbooks and chapters to their modules and assignments. Book links leverage the power of LTI enabling students to quickly transition from the school Learning Management System to their assigned reading.
Creating book links is a skill each instructor should have, and the following instructions will serve as an initial guide. Keep in mind that the process will vary depending on which LMS is being used. (Navigate to your LMS below)
Creating Book Links in Canvas
Start by identifying the module you would like to add a book link to. Next, click the + in the top right to add an item.
Choose to Add "External Tool" to the module.
Choose the "Logos tool" from the list. You will be prompted to create the desired Logos link. Choose "Book" at the top.
The "Resource" drop-down menu will enable you to choose one of your course textbooks. The "Contents Entry" drop-down menu will enable you to choose a location within the book's table of contents.
After choosing the correct book and location, you can create the link and choose to "Add Item" to your module. If the link has been added effectively, you will see it listed within the module. Next, you can rename, move, and publish the item. Students can now click the link to start their reading in the Logos web app.
Creating Book Links in Moodle
Navigate to your course and make sure you are in Edit mode. Identify the week or module you want to add a book link to. At the bottom of the module, choose "Add an activity or resource".
Find and click the "External Tool" option listed with the activities. Next, you will be taken to a page where you can add the Activity name and choose the Logos tool from the "Preconfigured tool" menu.
Choose "Select content" below the "Preconfigured tool" list. You will be prompted to create the desired Logos link. Choose "Book" at the top.
The "Resource" drop-down menu will enable you to choose one of your course textbooks. The "Contents Entry" drop-down menu will enable you to choose a location within the book's table of contents. Once you have selected the correct location, click "Create link" and then "Save and return to course".
If the link has been added effectively, you will see it listed within the module. Next, you can rename and move the item as needed. Students can now click the link to start their reading in the Logos web app.
Creating Book Links in Populi 1.3
Navigate to your course and view the lessons. Identify the lesson you want to add a book link to and open that lesson. At the top of the lesson, choose the "Design" tab. At the bottom of the lesson, you will see the option to "Add a section:...".
Choose the "LTI Link" option from the list. You will then be able to choose the Logos tool from the drop-down menu. Also, choose the "Create via LTI launch" method and click "Launch tool".
You will be prompted to create the desired Logos link. Choose "Book" at the top.
The "Resource" drop-down menu will enable you to choose one of your course textbooks. The "Contents Entry" drop-down menu will enable you to choose a location within the book's table of contents. Once you have selected the correct location, click "Create link".
You will get a confirmation message if the link was successfully added to the lesson.
Once you return back to the course lesson, you should see the link listed as a section. You can now edit the name of the assignment/link and move as needed. Students can now click the link to start their reading in the Logos web app.
Creating Book Links in Blackboard
Once you have linked the context you can add deep links to specific sections or chapters of a book. To do so follow these steps:
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Ensure that the Deep Link Tool is enabled. In the course navigation menu, expand the Control Panel > Customization > Tool Availability. Scroll until you find Logos Bible Software Deep Link and ensure that Available In Content Area is Checked and click Submit.
- Next, in the course navigation menu click Content > Build Content > Logos Bible Software Deep Link
- This will launch the Logos Link Creation window. Select Book, select the desired resource from the Resource drop-down menu, select the chapter or section from the Contents Entry drop-down menu, and click Create link to finish. (Use the Add link to batch button if adding multiple links at once.)