Introduction to Library Editor

Summary

• Use Library Editor to create, organize, and maintain your school video library.
• Access Library Editor via any web browser on any operating system.
• Manage and add content without downloading videos.
• Changes sync in real time to your school library.
• Add and manage videos, folders, and viewing details to improve how content is found.
• Library Editor is available to ClickView admins and must be activated for your school or district.

Library Editor overview

Library Editor is a cloud-based tool that helps schools and districts curate and manage their ClickView school library. You can use it from any device with a supported web browser, without needing to download videos.

With Library Editor, you can:

• Manage your school video library from anywhere on any device
• Add and organize content without downloading files
• See updates sync in real time to your school library
• Add search tags to make videos easier to find
• Use an improved search experience for locating relevant library content

What Library Editor looks like

Library Editor is accessed through your web browser and is fully online. The interface appears similar to the example below:

Who can use Library Editor

Only users signed in with a ClickView admin account can access Library Editor.

Before you start

• Confirm Library Editor is activated for your school or district.
• Ensure you are signed in with a ClickView admin account.

If Library Editor is not available, contact Product Support.

How to access Library Editor

1. Sign in to ClickView using your admin account.
2. Select your account name at the top right of the screen.
3. Select Library Editor from the drop-down menu.
4. A new browser tab opens and you are now in Library Editor.

What schools and districts can use Library Editor for

Use Library Editor to manage key parts of your school library experience. For step-by-step instructions, see the related articles below.

Create and manage your school library

• Set up and maintain your school library structure and content over time.
  See: Create and manage your school library

Upload videos to your library

• Add new video content to your school library.
  See: How to upload videos to your library

Manage video storage with folders

• Organize videos using a folder structure to keep content easy to browse and maintain.
  See: How to move videos to a different folder

Remove a video from your school library

• Remove library content that is no longer required.
  See: Remove a video from your school library

Manage staff requests to add videos

• Review and respond to staff requests to add videos to your school library.
  See: Manage staff requests to add videos to your library

Edit folder thumbnails and banner images

• Update folder visuals to improve navigation and presentation.
  See: Edit folder thumbnail and banner images

Add, delete, and merge video chapters

• Maintain chapter structure so videos are easier to navigate.
  See: How to add, delete, and merge video chapters

Add resources, subtitles, and links to a video

• Attach supporting materials and helpful links to improve classroom delivery.
  See: Add resources, subtitles, and links to a video with Library Editor

Edit video metadata

• Update key video details so content is easier to search and sort.
  See: How to edit video metadata

Embed a video from your school library

• Share library videos outside of ClickView using an embed option (where supported).
  See: How to embed a video from your school library

Frequently asked questions