{"id":26707,"date":"2025-02-13T10:02:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T10:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/isnews\/?p=26707"},"modified":"2025-02-13T10:02:59","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T10:02:59","slug":"linking-to-etextbooks-guidance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/isnews\/linking-to-etextbooks-guidance\/","title":{"rendered":"Linking to eTextbooks guidance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Providing students with direct access to essential readings is a key part of supporting their learning journey. If you use an eTextbook for your module you can make it easier for students to find and engage with the right content.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how you can add and optimize eTextbook links in <strong>Moodle<\/strong> to enhance accessibility and usability for your students.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How to Link to eTextbooks from BibliU &amp; Kortext<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Currently there isn\u2019t a method to share a link that directs students to an exact chapter or section, we would advise including the following guidance to assist with navigating to a specific section of the etexbook:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Using the Contents Page Icon<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The <strong>Contents Page Icon<\/strong> brings up a <strong>side-bar menu<\/strong>, allowing users to select a specific section of the book. This is particularly helpful when directing students to <strong>chapters or key topics<\/strong> assigned for their reading.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Use:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on the <strong>Contents Page Icon<\/strong> within the eTextbook.<\/li>\n<li>Select the relevant chapter or section.<\/li>\n<li>Copy the URL from the browser and add it to Moodle as a direct link.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Using the Page Number Field<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The <strong>Page Number Field<\/strong> allows users to enter a specific page number and instantly navigate to it. This is particularly useful when lecturers have pre-selected <strong>specific passages or case studies<\/strong> for students to review.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Use:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Type the desired page number into the <strong>Page Number Field<\/strong> within the eTextbook.<\/li>\n<li>Press <strong>Enter<\/strong>, and the platform will take you directly to the page.<\/li>\n<li>Copy the page-specific URL and add it to Moodle for students to access easily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Avoiding Unstable URLs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> Avoid loss of access by ensuring that you share a <strong>stable<\/strong> link with students. Copying a URL from the address bar <strong>after opening a reading list link and navigating to the desired page<\/strong> can result in an unstable URL that may not work for others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Best Practice:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Always use the direct link generated by the eTextbook platform rather than copying from the address bar.<\/li>\n<li>If unsure, check with your library or digital learning team to ensure the link is stable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Best Practices for Linking eTextbooks in Moodle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Clearly label links with the book title and the section\/page number for clarity.<br \/>\nProvide guidance on how students can navigate the eTextbook if they encounter issues.<br \/>\nConsider embedding additional instructions or discussion prompts alongside the links.<\/p>\n<p>By effectively using these linking features, you can ensure students have seamless access to their required readings, making study sessions more efficient and focused.<\/p>\n<p>Need help setting up links in Moodle? Get in touch with your academic librarian for further support <a href=\"mailto:academiclibrary@kent.ac.uk\">academiclibrary@kent.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Providing students with direct access to essential readings is a key part of supporting their learning journey. 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