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Display a Customized List of Databases

The following instructions explain how to embed a dynamic javascript widget into the HTML source code of your Moodle page or other web page.

  1. On the Find Articles by Subject page, select the My Saved Databases link under My Account. Log in with your CSUN User ID and password.
    My Account Menu snapshot
  2. In the right-hand sidebar, under "Create a new collection" type a custom name for a new collection (e.g. English 305), and click the Add button. In the new page, click Add resources and Edit.
  3. Make the list public by selecting the Public link next to "Make Collection."
    Make Collection Public
  4. Add resources by clicking the Add Databases link. A search box will appear to allow you to search titles and descriptions by keyword. Click the green + icon again to add individual resources to your list. Click I'm done adding resources when you're finished.
  5. Click I'm done editing when you've finished editing the list.
  6. Select Embed Collection from the right-hand menu.
  7. The Embed form lets you select configuration options on the left-hand side, and previews your list on the right-hand side.
  8. Click Refresh after selecting your display options.
  9. Copy the code in the Javascript widget box and paste it into your web page or Moodle Page.
  10. Save the page.