Sharing Digital Library Content with Your Team

AnswersVBS includes a complete digital library with all your VBS guides accessible at MyAnswers.com. These guides are available on any internet-connected device—computer, tablet, or phone—putting all your planning resources right at your fingertips.

Available Guides:

• Director's Guide

• Assembly Guide

• Games Guide

• And all other curriculum guides

As you coordinate your VBS, you'll want to share these guides with the various people helping you. The digital library gives you flexible options for sharing content with your team, whether they prefer printed copies or digital access.

If you purchased a physical kit or ordered printed copies of guides, you can simply hand these to your coordinators. This traditional method works well, but digital access offers additional benefits:

• Quick reference on mobile devices

• No need to carry physical books

• Always accessible when needed

Printing Individual Pages

Using Browser Print Function:

1. Navigate to the specific chapter or page you want

2. Use your browser's print function (File > Print)

3. Print that single page

When to Use:

• You only need one or two pages

• Quick reference materials

• Specific sections for coordinators

Note: Browser printing works fine but isn't optimized for print layout. The formatting is functional but not as polished as the professional printed guides.

Printing the Complete Guide

Using the Printable PDF Feature:

For printing the entire guide, use the dedicated PDF download option:

1. Navigate to the guide you want to print (e.g., Director's Guide Overview)

2. Scroll to the bottom of the page

3. Click Printable PDF

4. The system downloads a custom PDF built specifically for your church

Benefits of the Printable PDF:

• Formatted specifically for printing

• Includes the complete guide in one file

• Professional layout matching printed guides

• Customized with your church information

• Easy to download and save

• Can be printed at your convenience

Example Use Cases:

• Print copies for coordinators using your church printer

• Provide coordinators with files they can print themselves

• Create backup copies for reference

Instead of sharing printed materials or your login credentials, you can invite coordinators directly into the tool. This gives them secure, personal access to the digital library.

How to Invite Coordinators

1. Navigate to Settings

2. Select Coordinator Settings

3. Enter the coordinator's email address

4. Select their role (e.g., Teacher, Games Coordinator, etc.)

5. Click Add Coordinator

What Happens Next

• The coordinator receives an email invitation

• They create their own account (quick and easy process)

• They log in with their own credentials

• They gain access to the digital library on their own devices

Important: Never share your login credentials. Each coordinator should have their own account for security and personalized access.

Benefits of Digital Access for Coordinators

For Teachers:

• Pull up daily lessons on tablets or phones during class

• Access materials anywhere, anytime

• No need to carry physical guides

• Always have the most current version

For All Coordinators:

• View content on their preferred device

• Access the library from home for planning

• Reference materials during VBS without carrying books

• Flexibility to work how they prefer

Situation: You want your pre-K teacher to have access to their teaching guide.

Steps:

1. Go to Settings > Coordinator Settings

2. Enter teacher's email: teacher@example.com

3. Select role: Teacher

4. Click Add Coordinator

Result: The teacher can now:

• Log into MyAnswers.com with their own account

• Access the digital library

• View lessons on their iPad during teaching

• Print materials as needed

• Prepare lessons from home

The AnswersVBS digital library offers maximum flexibility for sharing content:

Print Options:

• Individual pages via browser print

• Complete guides via Printable PDF

• Print yourself or let coordinators print their own

Digital Options:

• Access on any device (computer, tablet, phone)

• Personal coordinator accounts for your team

• No login sharing required

• Customized access based on roles

Combination Approach: Many churches use both methods—providing printed guides for primary reference while also giving coordinators digital access for convenience and quick lookup.

Whether your coordinators prefer printed guides, digital access on tablets, or a combination of both, the digital library ensures everyone has the resources they need. The goal is to make your VBS run as smoothly as possible by putting the right content in the right hands in whatever format works best for your team.