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Guide for new students to learn about Jacobs Library.

The Online Library Orientation is a great way to explore IVCC's Jacobs Library! 

Our orientation was built in BrightSpace and blends videos and knowledge checks into a 20-30 minute learning experience. Explore the library's services and resources through this introductory orientation.

Steps on self enrolling to the Jacobs Library Orientation in Brightspace:

  1. Visit www.ivcc.edu/brightspace and log into your account.
  2. Click on "Discover" from the purple menu bar at the top of the screen.
  3. Under New, select "Library Orientation" 
    1. If Library Orientation is not under the New section, type in it into the search bar.
  4. Then, click on "Enroll in Course" and "Ok" verifying that access to the orientation is delayed.
  5. Finally, click on "Open Course" to start the orientation.

Locating Orientation Badge/Certificate in Brightspace:

*Note that certificates currently do not hold students names or date of completion.*

  1. Be logged into Brightspace: www.ivcc.edu/brightspace
  2. Click on your name in the top right corner.
  3. Select Profile from the drop-down menu.
  4. Under Awards Showcase, click on "View My Awards" 
  5. If need proof for a class students can do the following:
    1. Click on the award and scroll to locate "Generate Certificate" to download a pdf version of your certificate.
    2. Click on Share and create a link that can be sent to instructor for them to view.