How to use Collections as a resource library for event attendees
How to use Collections as a resource library for event attendees
Use Collections as a Resource Library for Event Attendees
The Collections feature in Cadence allows you to create comprehensive resource libraries for your event attendees. From the Collections Menu › Settings area, you can organize various content types into logical groupings, making it easy for participants to find and access important materials before, during, and after your event.
When to use
When organizing event resources by topic, day, or category
When sharing presentation materials with attendees
When creating specialized resource libraries for different attendee groups
When you want to track which content is being accessed most frequently
Before you start
You must have Admin or Event Manager permissions to create and manage collections as resource libraries.
How to do it
Log in to your Cadence Admin account.
Navigate to your event dashboard.
Select "Collections" from the left sidebar navigation.
Plan your library structure by determining how to organize your resources.
Consider organizing by topic, session track, day, or content type to make resources easy to find.
Create parent collections for main categories by clicking the "+" button.
Use clear, descriptive names that represent broad categories like "Presentations," "Handouts," or "Reference Materials."
Add descriptions to each collection explaining what resources attendees will find inside.
Set appropriate visibility for each collection based on who should access the content.
Collections set to "Specified" will only be visible to the selected groups or attendance types.
Create child collections if needed for subcategories within your main topics.
Add content to your collections by clicking on a collection and then the "+" button.
Upload various content types such as PDFs, presentations, videos, or links.
For important resources, add detailed descriptions to help attendees understand the content's purpose.
Organize content within collections in a logical sequence by dragging items to reposition them.
Configure the "Recently Viewed" setting by navigating to Collections › Settings.
Disabling "Recently Viewed" will hide this section for all collections in your event.
Create custom menu items linking to your collections through Event Setup › Menu.
Preview your resource library from an attendee's perspective to ensure intuitive navigation.
Communicate to attendees about the resource library and how to access it.
Troubleshooting
If attendees report they cannot see certain collections:
Verify the visibility settings are correctly configured
Ensure the attendees are assigned to the appropriate groups
Check that the Collections menu item is enabled in your event menu