Insignia Library system

Attaching Multimedia Objects to an Item

In the Insignia Library System, staff can attach an unlimited number of multimedia objects or web links to any given item. This can be done in the cataloging module when adding a new item or while editing an existing one. Adding PDF, DOC or Text files will also cause the system to index those documents and make the contents Keyword searchable.

To attach a multimedia object, follow these steps:

1. 
   In the cataloging module, find the item to which you would like to attach multimedia objects
   
2. 
   On the “Basic Information” tab, click on “Edit”
   
3. 
   Click on “Attach”
   
4. 
   Click on “Browse” to attach a file, image, audio, etc.
   

Note: After clicking “Browse”; ensure that “Files of

Type” is set to “All Files (*.*)”

5. 
   Click on “Scan” to scan an image from a scanner attached to your computer
   
6. 
   Click on “Web Link” to link to a website (a default address may appear automatically). Simply enter the website address you want linked
   
7. 
   Click on “Save”
   
8. 
   Additional attachments can be added by repeating steps 3-7