UVic Libraries FAQs

Adobe Acrobat E-portfolio software is installed on the multimedia iMacs available in the Music & Media Commons in the Library.  Music & Media staff are available to help you.  Follow these steps.

1. Open Adobe Acrobat Pro 9 or higher.
2. On the top menu bar click Combine and click Assemble PDF Portfolio.
3. At the bottom left, click Add files.
4. Select file(s) to add and click Open.
5. If you have audio or video files in folders, click Add existing folders.
6. Select folder(s) to add and click Open.
7. When all files and folders have been added, on the File menu choose Save Portfolio As.
8. Type in the file name in the ETD file naming convention Lastname_Firstname_Degree_Copyrightdate.pdf and click Save.
9. Close the file.

If you have your own copy of Adobe Acrobat Pro there are instructions on the web:  see How to Create a PDF Portfolio