datasets_import_from_data_library.md

---

title: Importing data from a data library
area: data upload
box_type: tip
layout: faq
contributors: [bebatut,shiltemann,nsoranzo,hexylena,wm75]

---

As an alternative to uploading the data from a URL or your computer, the files may also have been made available from a shared data library:

1. Go into Libraries (left panel)

2. Navigate to {% if include.path %}: {{ include.path }} or {% endif %} the correct folder as indicated by your instructor. {% unless include.path %}- On most Galaxies tutorial data will be provided in a folder named GTN - Material --> Topic Name -> Tutorial Name. {% endunless %}

3. Select the desired files

4. Click on Add to History {% icon galaxy-dropdown %} near the top and select {{ include.astype | default: "as Datasets" }} from the dropdown menu

5. In the pop-up window, choose {% if include.collection_type %}

   • "Collection type": {{ include.collection_type }} {% endif %}

   • "Select history": {% if include.tohistory %}{{ include.tohistory }}{% else %}the history you want to import the data to (or create a new one){% endif %}

6. Click on {% if include.collection_type %}Continue{% else %}Import{% endif %} {% if include.collection_type %}

7. In the next dialog, give a suitable Name{% if include.collection_name %}, like {{ include.collection_name }},{% endif %} to the new collection

8. Click on Create collection {% endif %}