Learner Documentation (Higher Ed)

Media Library

Media Library offers a consolidated media processing, storage, and streaming option for all audio-video materials. Any media files that you create are stored in the Media Library repository. Use Media Library's Media Player and the Record Video option to create content for discussions or assignments in Brightspace.

Note:

Your capabilities in Media Library will vary depending on your institution. If a functionality is not available that you need, contact your instructor or institution.

Visual Tour: Media Library

The Media Library main page. The Upload File and Create Recording buttons are at the top left. Below is the My Media and Recycle Bin buttons. The Filters drop-down menu appears at the top right next to the Search bar. A video assignment's drop-down menu is open to show all options.

Click Add Assets to upload a media file or capture audio-video content directly in Media Library.
Click a checkbox to select multiple options. Click Options ( ... ) to delete selected content.
Sort content alphabetically or by edited date.
Filter content. More than one filter can be used. Filters include:
- Content Type.
- Date Modified
- Date Created
Search bar: Search for specific content.
Click Options (...) to:
- Preview content.
- Download audio-video content to a device.
- Edit video timelines, add chapters, and create manual or automated captions using the editor.
- Rename content and Edit Description.
- Delete content.
Recycle Bin. Click on it to check for how long deleted files long files will be stored before permanent deletion.