LP4: Asset Library Security

Introduction

The purpose of this guide is to explain the security behind the asset library, how to access editing libraries, and adding/editing a user role security for the library. 

Asset Library Permission Levels

Access to Asset Libraries is controlled at the User Role level. User roles can be added to the Security section of the Asset Library and a permission level is granted. There are three levels available of which only one can be selected:

A user belonging to a User Role with the Domain Admin security level can create Asset Libraries and also set the permissions for all libraries belonging to their Domain. 

How to Edit Libraries

1. From the navigation bar, click the Admin button to display the Admin menu, then expand 'Assets & Libraries' and click 'Asset Libraries'.

2. Click the Library Name to open it in Edit mode or click the 'Edit' link on the right of the created date.

Add/Edit a User Role Security for the Library

1. Select a User Role from the Add Role list.

2. Click the button.

Note: the Roles displayed will include Roles from your Domain and also any connected (paired) Domains

3. The User Role is added and the default permission 'Read-only (approved)' is set.

4. Edit the permission level as required by selecting it.

5. Add additional User Roles to the security section as required.

6. 'Click Save' to save the security settings for the Library.

Note: to remove a User Roles permission to access the library click the Remove button.

Note: Users with the Domain Admin security level have Contribute access to all Asset Libraries in their Domain regardless of permission settings for individual libraries. 

See also:

LP4: Assets and Asset Libraries

LP5: Assign a Role to a User

LP5: Role Security Levels

LP7: Create a Role