The resource library is a web-based service that allows ANNA leaders, committees, chapters and other groups to upload and share pertinent files of virtually any type for private or public access. Resource Libraries are areas that groups can use to share resources amongst fellow group members. Documents (including Word, Notepad, PowerPoint slide shows and Excel), video clips, audio clips or images can be added to a Resource Library.
The main Resource Libraries page will have a list of all the libraries that you have access to, according to your group affiliations.
How to Add a Resource
Once in the Resource Library section, click on the Add Resource link at the left. On the Add Resource page, you are able to add one file or a group of files under one heading.
Step 1: Describe Your Document (or Group of Documents)
- In the Title field, enter a heading for your document or group of documents. This is similar to creating a folder to hold the document(s).
- In the Description field, enter a brief summary of your document(s). This will help other members identify the document(s) when browsing or searching through the Resource Library.
- Click on the Library drop down menu and choose the library in which you want to store your document(s). Only Resource Libraries that you have access to will appear in the drop down box.
- Click on the Save button. You must click on the save button before you can upload any files!
Step 2: Upload Your File(s)
You can upload one or more documents by going through the following steps for each file you want to upload.
- Click on Browse button to find any file that you would like to choose from your computer.
- Double click on the file to be uploaded or click on the file and then click open to select the file.
- You can upload document(s) (including Word, Notepad, PowerPoint slide shows and Excel), video clips, audio clips or images.
- In the File Name field, enter a name for the file that is being uploaded. If you want the document's existing file name to display, don't type anything here.
- Click on the Upload button.
- If you would like to upload more than one file, repeat the above steps until all files have been uploaded.
Step 3: Add Tags/Keywords to Your Document
Currently there are no tags available.
After you click continue, you have successfully uploaded your file(s)! The "View Document" page will appear with your new resources. You can also go to the Resource Libraries tab and you will see the resource in your group's library.
How to View Documents
There are tabs at the top of the Resource Libraries to help you locate documents in various ways:
Most Recent - documents added within the past few days
Top Scorer - documents that have been highly scored by other users
Most Viewed - documents that have been most viewed by other users
Documents - word processing documents only
Slide Shows - presentation files only
Images - photos only
Audios - audio recordings only
Other - documents that do not fall under the listed categories above, such as video files
For each entry in the Resource Library, there is a page with more detail. To view or download the document(s) contained within the resource heading, click on the title heading link. This will give you all the information the user posted for this resource. Under the words "File(s) in this Document" is a list of files that are grouped under this heading.
When a resource is open you will see the following items:
Title/Heading - a heading for your document or group of documents.
Posted by - member who created the resource
Posted in - the Resource Library where the resource is stored
File(s) in this Document - list of file(s) contained in this resource. Click on the individual links to download each file.
Score 0/5 - a ranking given by other members. Click on the appropriate number of starts (with 5 being the highest) if you would like to rate a resource.
Add/Remove Favorites - to add or remove the resource from your list of favorites
Share - click to notify other members about this resource
Description - a brief summary of your resource
Add Tags - click here to assign tags (or keywords) to help identify the resource
Add Files - click here to add additional files to this resource
Permalink - creates a direct link to the resource for use in your blog or other web page. Using this link will ensure access to the article, even if it is archived.
Move Document - click here to move the entire resource from their present Library to another Library
Delete Document - click here to delete the entire resource. You can only delete resources if you created them or are the admin for your group's Resource Library.
Add and View Comments - use this area to write or view comments about this resource
Add/View Related Links and Document - use this area to add a link to a related resource or see other resources members have marked as similar.
How to Share Documents
If you would like to let other members know you've posted a document or want to advise a member about something you've seen in the Resource Libraries, you can send an email notification using the "Share" feature. He/she will receive an email notification with a link to the resource.
However, remember that the recipient must be a member of the group in order to access the file. Resource Libraries and the resources within them are only available to members of that group.
Click on the Share button to the right.
The only information you have to enter is the following:
Your First Name
Your Last Name
Friend's Email
The subject and message are system generated and can not be changed or edited.
How to Search the Resource Libraries
You can use any of these fields to help you search the Resource Libraries you participate in. You may complete as many of the search fields as you wish:
| Search Term | Enter any words you would like to search. You can select various matching options: any word (matches any single word of your search terms), all words (must match all words included in your search terms, or exact words. |
| Created After | Enter a valid date in MM/DD/YYYY format |
| Posted By | First Name
Last Name
Email Address |
| Search Library | Select the libraries you would like to search. You will only have be able to search the libraries you have access to. |
| Search File Type | Check any of the following file types: |
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When you click on Search, a list of resources will appear at the bottom of the page that match your search criteria.
My Favorites
The "My Favorites" page is a list of all the resources that you have marked as your favorites. It is a great way to bookmark files you might want to access multiple times.
To choose a resource to be one of your favorites, click on the "Add Favorites" button.
To delete a resource from your favorites, just click on the "Remove Favorite" link.
My Documents
The "My Documents" page lists all the resources that you have uploaded.