Add a Folder to Resources

This document will demonstrate how to add a folder to the Resources tool in a bSpace site. Creating folders in Resources allows you to better organize your worksite's documents, URLs, and other materials.

Before you begin, make sure:

you are logged in to bSpace with your CalNet ID or guest account (http://bspace.berkeley.edu)
you have editing privileges in the site
you are in the My Workspace tab

Steps for Adding a Folder to Resources

Click Resources in the left toolbar.
Click the Add drop-down to the far right of the target folder.
From the Add dropdown menu, choose Create Folders.
Type a title for the folder in the "Folder Name" field

Tip: We recommend that you make the folder name as descriptive as possible as folder descriptions do not appear on the main Resource page.
(Optional). Clicking the Add details for this item link will let you:
- Enter an description of the folder. It is recommended that you do not rely on the “Description” field and instead make the folder name as descriptive as possible. Folder descriptions do not appear on the main Resource page, and thus will not be seen by members of your bSpace site without clicking an additional “Properties” link next to the folder.
- Make the contents of the folder public. Click the radio button next to "This folder and its contents are publicly viewable." Making folders available to non-members means that the folders and their contents can be viewed by anyone using bSpace, not just participants of the course worksite or bSpace members.
- Specify dates. You can show, hide or choose viewing dates for this folder.
- Add metadata by clicking the "Optional properties" link.
When you have finished with these options, click the Create Folders Now button at the bottom of the page.

Managing Other Resources

Once you have added folders to the Resources section, you can populate those folders with documents such as PDFs, URLs, and text files.