Creating resources

Resources can be created manually or by importing them from a file. If you are planning to import your resources from a file, see Importing resources from a file. Otherwise, continue with the following steps:

To create a resource

1. From any page in the Resources module, click New Resource from the navigation bar.

2. Type a name for the resource into the Name field, then select a Format, Acquisition Type, and Resource Type for this resource.

   

   Note: For more information about the fields that you encounter while creating resources, see Fields: Add New Resource.

3. Fill out the rest of the fields, as necessary.

4. If you still have additional information to gather for these fields before creating the resource, click Save. Saving an incomplete resource creates a saved request that must be completed and submitted before a new resource is created.

   Note: Saved requests can be accessed in the Saved Requests tab on the My Queue page. For more information, see Completing saved requests.

5. If you want to submit this resource and begin its workflow, click Submit.

   Note: Once you have submitted a resource, you can track its progress in the Submitted Requests tab on the My Queue page. Submitted resources also display in the resources list on the Home page with a status of In Progress.