October release - Can shared content be used

Birgitte.B.96
Birgitte.B.96 Posts: 31 🧭
edited November 18 in Release Notes

Hi all. We are trying out the new "Create Space" a.k.a. Media Library improvements. It seems that when inserting an asset in a course, the only option is to accept an association that will update the asset directly in the course where it has been inserted.
While reviewing the potential usecases for "Create Space", I am comparing it to LOR which allows instructors to insert a copy of the assert (no update in case of new versions) OR a "subscription" of the asset (automatic update).
Have I understood it correctly - only the "subscription" option is available in "Create Space"? I understand how this will have the most use cases, but we can see a use case for the "copy only" tool too and I would like to know if we have missed anything. If possible, please guide on how to enable it.

Speaking of LOR - does it have a future? Or is a sunset approaching?

Thank you :-)

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  • Raquel.B.1893
    Raquel.B.1893 Posts: 25 🤝🏼 image
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    Hello Birgitte,

    You’ve understood it correctly. With the new Create Space (Media Library), when you insert an asset into a course, it creates an association with that asset. If the asset is updated in Media Library, the update automatically appears in all courses where it’s used. There isn’t currently an option to insert a static copy that stays unchanged—this is by design to support centralized management and version control.

    If your workflow needs “copy-only” behavior, the Learning Object Repository (LOR) still offers that option. LOR lets you choose between inserting a copy (no updates) or a subscription (updates propagate). Media Library only supports the subscription model.

    As for LOR’s future: it’s still available and supported, but it hasn’t seen new feature development for some time. D2L’s roadmap focuses on Media Library as the next-generation solution, so while there’s no official sunset date announced, it’s a good idea to plan for Media Library going forward.

    I hope this answers your question, otherwise, please, let me know!

    Have a great rest of the day,

    Raquel

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  • Birgitte.B.96
    Birgitte.B.96 Posts: 31 🧭

    Hi Raquel. Thank you for clarifying, both my specific question as well as the related one about LOR.
    Have a nice day :-) Regards, Birgitte

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