Vignette Library
Overview
Literature Vignettes summarize publications (or unpublished work) that demonstrate how NMR was used to solve scientific problems. These vignettes aim to inform the community by highlighting practical applications of NMR and to help researchers share concise summaries of their work with others.
Content Vignettes are created by users who are designated as KB Content providers and are designed to provide additional information for Novice Knowledgebases.
Who Can Create Literature Vignettes?
Any authenticated user on the NAN web portal can create Literature Vignettes. The goal is for this to become a community-driven resource.
How to Create a Literature Vignette
To create a new vignette:
- Navigate to Resource Connector → Vignette Library.
- Log in if prompted.
- Click the New Vignette button.
- Fill out the form using the fields below:
| Field | Required? | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Yes - but only visible for KB Content Providers, all others default to Literature | Choose between Literature or Content. Only KB content providers will see this field. Most users will not. |
| Title | Yes | Enter the title of the vignette. |
| Short Description | No | A brief summary shown on the vignette tile. |
| Vignette Content | Yes | Use the editor to write the body of the vignette. Standard formatting and linking options are available. |
| Vignette Image | No | Optionally upload an image to accompany the vignette. |
| Primary Citation DOI | Yes | Click Add Row to enter citation(s). Each row requires a Description and a Link (preferably a DOI or URL). |
| Related Expert KBs | No | Click Add Row to link related KB datasets. Each row requires a Description and a Link to a public or published dataset (use the context menu in the Dataset Browser to obtain the link). |
| Related Vignettes | No | Click the Select Vignettes button to choose related vignettes. Use the scroll or search function to locate them. |
Buttons:
- Cancel – Exits without saving
- Save – Saves a draft (remains private)
- Publish – Publishes the vignette for public view (cannot be undone once published)
Searching
A search bar at the top of the Vignette Library allows searching across all vignette content.
Viewing Vignettes
- Click the eye icon on a vignette tile to preview it.
- Click the vignette title to open the full vignette.
- Use the Previous and Next buttons to navigate through vignettes.
Ordering
Vignettes are ordered by creation date, with the most recent appearing at the top. This helps users stay updated with newly added content.
Why Are Some Vignettes Red?
Vignettes that are saved but not yet published appear in red. Only the creator can view these unpublished drafts.
