The Media Library provides a list of all media on the site and some simple bulk operation file management tools that can be used to delete, edit, and refresh file information.

There are two views for the Media Library - the default List view and the Thumbnail view.

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Media - Overview - Library List

1. File List View

The List view is the default Media Library view. It includes the following media metadata:

  • Title
    • Linked to the media type entity
  • Type
    • Type of media
  • Size
    • Size of the media
  • Author
    • This is the person who uploads and is responsible for the media
  • Updated
    • The date the media type entity is updated
  • Used In
    • Provides a link to every entity the media is used in
  • Operations
    • Only seen by the person who is responsible for the media - links for editing and deleting

The media is filterable by either Scheme or Type. Additionally, bulk Update Options are available for permitted users.

Media - Overview - Thumbnails

2. File Thumbnail View

Clicking on the Thumbnails tab at the top of the screen will provide you with a thumbnail view of all content.

Newest files will display starting at the top left of the grid.

Images will simply display as a thumbnail of the original image. For Video, the preview image will be used, and for Documents, a standard grey icon image will be presented.

The files can be filtered based on Scheme or Type. Additionally, bulk Update Options are available for permitted users.

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