Link Library is an interactive feature in StreamAlive that automatically collects links shared by your audience directly in the chat and displays them on the Presentation Live screen.
As participants post URLs during your live session, these links are aggregated into a centralized resource area, allowing both the presenter and the audience to easily access additional content—be it articles, videos, or other resources—without disrupting the flow of your presentation
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This feature enhances your session by providing real-time supplementary materials that support discussions, deepen engagement, and offer instant access to relevant resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Does Link Library Collect Links?
Link Library automatically detects valid URLs shared in the chat across platforms such as Zoom, YouTube, and Teams. As soon as a link is posted, it is captured and added to the library on the Presentation Live screen.
How Does It Work in the Presentation Live Screen?
Once activated, Link Library displays the collected links in a dedicated section of the Presentation Live screen. This allows everyone in the session to view and click on the shared resources as they appear in real time.
Can I Manage the Links in the Library?
Yes, presenters typically have options to manage the library, such as removing irrelevant or duplicate links, ensuring that only the most useful resources are visible to the audience.
What Types of Links Are Accepted?
Any valid URL shared in the chat will be captured by Link Library, whether it leads to articles, videos, images, or other online content.
Does Link Library Work Across Different Platforms?
Absolutely. Link Library is designed to work seamlessly with various platforms, including Zoom, YouTube, and Teams, ensuring that all audience-shared links are aggregated and displayed regardless of the platform used.
Creating a Link Library Interaction
To run Link Library during your session, you can choose to:
Create an ad-hoc interaction during the session
Using Quick Interaction Links
Adding Link Library to your presentation
Go to My Presentations
Click on New Presentation
Click on New Slide
Add Link Library
To learn more about how to create a presentation, click here
Once the interaction is added, customize the interaction using the tabs on the right-hand side.
Edit the heading, add the options and configure its settings in the Content tab.
You can also edit the design of the interactions like the background color, background image, and heading color/font.
For a more in-depth guide on how to edit your presentation, click here
Alternatively, try our pre-designed Themes to completely change the look of your library.
Click on Preview to see what it will look like during a session
You can delete links using the delete button next to the link
Now that your presentation is complete, you can present it immediately or schedule it with a future session
Follow the instructions on how to connect StreamAlive to your preferred meeting or streaming platform, or even use it for in-person events.
Click here to get an in-depth guide on connecting to your preferred platform
Creating an Ad-hoc Link Library Interaction
What’s the Purpose of Creating an Ad-hoc Link Library Interaction?
An ad-hoc interaction in StreamAlive allows you to instantly launch audience engagement features during your live session without prior setup. With Link Library, this means you can capture and display links shared by your audience in real time, helping to curate resources and enhance discussions on the spot. (If you’re new to ad-hoc interactions, check out this help article for more details.)
Why Use an Ad-hoc Link Library Interaction?
While you can integrate Link Library into your presentation ahead of time, running it as an ad-hoc interaction gives you the flexibility to collect audience-shared links precisely when they are relevant.
For example, if your audience starts sharing valuable articles, videos, or references in the chat during a discussion, you can trigger Link Library instantly to display them on the Presentation Live screen. This ensures that important resources are highlighted in real time, keeping your session dynamic and interactive without losing valuable contributions in the chat feed.
By using an ad-hoc Link Library interaction, you create an engaging and collaborative experience, making it easy for both you and your audience to access and utilize shared resources effectively.
Connect StreamAlive to your session
To learn how to connect to your required platform, click here
Once you’re connected and on the Presentation Live screen, click on the "+ New Interaction" button
Click on Link Library
Customize your interaction
Here, you can edit the heading, add the options and configure the interaction’s settings.
NOTE: You can also filter what links you’d like to appear on the library by selecting the platform.
Remember: Everyone can see your screen at this point so don’t spend too long on it. Alternatively, you can plan your interaction’s question and settings in advance using the presentation builder method discussed in the section above.
Choose a theme [Optional]
This step is optional, but if you choose to continue without choosing, the interaction will use your default theme.
Remember: Spending time customizing your design in the middle of your live session is likely to be an attention killer, so consider using the presentation builder to create your interactions in advance if you plan on customizing them.
Once ready, click on Go
Share the StreamAlive window to your audience
Ask your audience to share links in the chat
StreamAlive picks up all these links in real time
You can also filter the links by platform using the drop-down menu
You can delete links using the delete button next to the link
You can also share the link library using the share button
Using Quick Interaction Links for Link Library
What’s the Purpose of Using Quick Interaction Links for Link Library?
Quick Interaction Links in StreamAlive allow you to launch audience engagement features instantly with a single click, without needing to pre-set them in a presentation. With Link Library, this means you can quickly activate the feature to capture and showcase links shared by your audience as they appear in the chat. (If you’re new to quick interaction links, check out this help article for more details.)
Why Use Quick Interaction Links for Link Library?
While you can plan interactions in advance, Quick Interaction Links offer the flexibility to trigger Link Library on the fly—perfect for moments when your audience starts sharing useful resources, and you want to highlight them in real time.
For example, if you're hosting a live webinar or discussion and participants begin posting insightful articles or references, you can instantly activate Link Library to display these links on the Presentation Live screen. This ensures that the most relevant shared resources are accessible to everyone without disrupting the session’s flow.
By using Quick Interaction Links for Link Library, you make it easier to curate, organize, and display audience-generated content, keeping your session interactive, engaging, and resource-rich.
Go to the Quick Interactions Links tab and click on “Show link” next to Link Library
Copy the link.
When ready to use, open the link in a new tab or you can paste it into your presentation file, or Google Slides, and so on.
A pop-up will appear where you can choose your required platform. Learn more about connecting to your preferred platform.
Enter your session details and click on Present when ready
A pop-up asking you to admit the bot will appear (In cases like Zoom with the waiting room disabled, or YouTube/Twitch and similar platforms, it will join automatically)
Go to your live session and admit the bot.
Customize your interaction
Here, you can edit the heading, add the options and configure the interaction’s settings.
NOTE: You can also filter what links you’d like to appear on the library by selecting the platform.
Remember: Everyone can see your screen at this point so don’t spend too long on it. Alternatively, you can plan your interaction’s question and settings in advance using the presentation builder method discussed in the section above.
Choose a theme [Optional]
This step is optional but if you choose to continue without choosing, the interaction will use your default theme.
Remember: Spending time customizing your design in the middle of your live session is likely to be an attention killer, so consider using the presentation builder to create your interactions in advance if you plan on customizing them.
Once ready, click on Go
Share the StreamAlive window to your audience
Ask your audience to share links in the chat
StreamAlive picks up all these links in real time
You can also filter the links by platform using the drop-down menu
You can delete links using the delete button next to the link
You can also share the link library using the share button
Learn how to use the Presentation Live screen to manage your interactions during your live session