Managing Project Documents in Sharepoint - Step 2 - Setting up a Document Library

It is possible to set up a document library for each individual project.  However, given that a list of projects is now available a single document library can be created which will have a custom column specifying which project the document is associated with.

It is relatively easy to set up a new Library in Sharepoint.

  • Click on the "Libraries" link that is normally visible in the left pane of the Sharepoint display.
  • Click on the icon towards the upper left part of the screen. In the next screen enter a name such as "My Project Library" in the entry box on the right hand part of the screen and choose "Document Library"
  • Customize the library by choosing the Library Tab in the Library Tools and clicking on Library Settings as shown below.

 

In the Columns section choose Add Column and configure a new column named "Project" as shown below;


You can now upload documents for all projects into this library.  You will be asked to pick a project when the file is uploaded.  As a result it will be important to keep the project list up to date.

The next step it to set up a Page for your project.

 


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