{"versionId":"3547dba2-b47d-45bd-4244-08dee92af19c","articleId":"364acfbc-1edd-4a08-2caf-08dd98204e3f","title":"Library","tags":["Library","All articles"],"content":"<html><head></head><body><p>Use the Library to find assistants you can access, manage what appears on your Home page, and request access to assistants you need.</p>\n<p>The Library is useful when you want to browse available assistants, open one you already use, or tidy up what appears on your Home page.</p>\n<div class=\"mce-toc\">\n<h2>Quick links</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what-you-can-see-in-the-library\">What you can see in the Library</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#quick-guide-use-the-library-in-theta-assist\">Quick guide</a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#browse-or-filter-assistants\">Find assistants</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#add-or-remove-an-assistant-from-home\">Add or remove an assistant from Home</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#favourite-or-un-favourite-an-assistant\">Favourite or un-favourite an assistant</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#open-an-assistant-or-request-access\">Open an assistant or request access</a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><a href=\"#understand-home-vs-favourites\">Home vs&nbsp;favourite</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#hide-an-assistant-from-the-library\">Hide an assistant from the Library</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#troubleshooting\">Troubleshooting</a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#mcetoc_1ju8vmhddu8\">I cannot see an assistant in the Library</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#mcetoc_1ju8vmhddu9\">I can see an assistant, but I cannot open it</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"#mcetoc_1ju8vmhddua\">I added an assistant to Home, but I still cannot find it easily</a></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li><a href=\"#mcetoc_1ju8vmhddub\">Related guides</a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n<h2 id=\"what-you-can-see-in-the-library\">What you can see in the Library</h2>\n<p>The Library shows assistants in a list view.</p>\n<p>This can include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>assistants you created</li>\n<li>assistants shared with you</li>\n<li>assistants that are visible in the Library and not hidden</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Assistants are listed in alphabetical order.</p>\n<p>You can also switch between tabs to quickly view assistants that are most relevant to you, such as assistants you created or assistants shared with you.</p>\n<div><img src=\"https://storage.faqbot.nz/prod/0d5220bc9ad14992d05108dccd460f35/files/pasted_image_article_library_3402335b-5fb1-4d0e-88e0-3665f3517081.png\" alt=\"Library view showing assistant tabs and assistant list.\"></div>\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\n<h2 id=\"quick-guide-use-the-library-in-theta-assist\">Quick guide</h2>\n<h3 id=\"browse-or-filter-assistants\">Find assistants</h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>Library</strong>.</li>\n<li>Review the list of assistants shown.</li>\n<li>Use the available tabs to narrow the list, for example to assistants you created or assistants shared with you.</li>\n<li>Sort by name, Description, Author, or whether the assistant is certified.</li>\n<li>Search by assistant name or author</li>\n</ol>\n<h3 id=\"add-or-remove-an-assistant-from-home\">Add or remove an assistant from Home</h3>\n<p>Use the <strong>house icon</strong> to control whether an assistant appears on your Home page.</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>Library</strong>.</li>\n<li>Find the assistant you want to change.</li>\n<li>Click the <strong>house icon</strong> to add it to your Home page.</li>\n<li>Click the <strong>house icon</strong> again to remove it from your Home page.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Adding an assistant to Home makes it easier to find from your main landing page.</p>\n<p>Some assistants may be added by default to your home screen by your organisation.</p>\n<h3 id=\"favourite-or-un-favourite-an-assistant\">Favourite or un-favourite an assistant</h3>\n<p>Use the <strong>heart icon</strong> to mark an assistant as a favourite.</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>Library</strong>.</li>\n<li>Find the assistant you want to favourite.</li>\n<li>Click the <strong>heart icon</strong>.</li>\n<li>To remove it from favourites, click the <strong>heart icon</strong> again.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>When an assistant is a favourite, it appears at the beginning of your Home page. You can also apply a toggle on your Home page to only show your favourites.</p>\n<h3 id=\"open-an-assistant-or-request-access\">Open an assistant or request access</h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>Library</strong>.</li>\n<li>Find the assistant you want to use.</li>\n<li>Click the <strong>arrow icon </strong>to access the assistant; or</li>\n<li>Click Request to request access. An e-mail is automatically sent to the assistant owner when you click <strong>Request.</strong></li>\n</ol>\n<h2 id=\"understand-home-vs-favourites\">Home vs&nbsp;favourite</h2>\n<p><strong>Home</strong> and <strong>favourites</strong> both control assistant display on your home screen.</p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Add to Home</strong> controls whether the assistant appears on your Home page.</li>\n<li><strong>Favourite</strong> helps prioritise an assistant by moving it to the beginning of your Home page. You can also toggle a switch on your home screen to just see your&nbsp;favourites</li>\n</ul>\n<p>If you use an assistant often, you may want to both add it to Home and mark it as a favourite.</p>\n<h2 id=\"hide-an-assistant-from-the-library\">Hide an assistant from the Library</h2>\n<p>If you created an assistant, you may not want it to appear in the Library while you are testing it or if it is intended for limited use.</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open the assistant you want to change.</li>\n<li>Click <strong>Edit assistant</strong>.</li>\n<li>Open the <strong>Share</strong> tab.</li>\n<li>Clear <strong>List in library</strong>.</li>\n<li>Save your changes.</li>\n</ol>\n<div><img src=\"https://storage.faqbot.nz/prod/0d5220bc9ad14992d05108dccd460f35/files/article_pasted_image_library_4e2a6f62-2181-4648-8a36-fe7c2f3364d6.png\" alt=\"Assistant Share tab showing the List in library option.\"></div>\n<h2 id=\"troubleshooting\">Troubleshooting</h2>\n<h3 id=\"mcetoc_1ju8vmhddu8\">I cannot see an assistant in the Library</h3>\n<p>Make sure you are not using a filtered view - select the All tab.<br><div><img src=\"https://storage.faqbot.nz/prod/0d5220bc9ad14992d05108dccd460f35/files/pasted_image_article_library_8d7591c5-fd39-459f-8240-a0919255d7e0.png\" width=\"600\"></div></p>\n<p>Use search to search by name or author.</p>\n<p>Still can't see it? This may mean&nbsp;the assistant is hidden from the Library. Contact the assistant owner to request access.</p>\n<h3 id=\"mcetoc_1ju8vmhddu9\">I can see an assistant, but I cannot open it</h3>\n<p>Click the <strong>arrow icon</strong>. If you do not already have access, you will get the option to request it.<br><div><img src=\"https://storage.faqbot.nz/prod/0d5220bc9ad14992d05108dccd460f35/files/pasted_image_article_library_dd1f8df1-c448-425e-8ea9-b173bfd5f18c.png\"></div><br><br></p>\n<h3 id=\"mcetoc_1ju8vmhddua\">I added an assistant to Home, but I still cannot find it easily</h3>\n<p>If you use the assistant often, click the heart icon as well to mark it as a favourite. Favourites appear at the beginning of your Home page. You can also apply the favourites toggle so you just see your favourites:<br><div><img src=\"https://storage.faqbot.nz/prod/0d5220bc9ad14992d05108dccd460f35/files/pasted_image_article_library_517ec1a1-33e1-40b3-abfc-ff0ee5eab431.png\" alt=\"Favourites toggle\" width=\"600\"></div><br><br></p>\n<p>You can also use the search function on your Home screen to search for an assistant on your home screen:<br><div><img src=\"https://storage.faqbot.nz/prod/0d5220bc9ad14992d05108dccd460f35/files/pasted_image_article_library_fad46ffc-0457-4ce4-b141-eac93caae7d9.png\" alt=\"Home Screen search\" width=\"600\"></div></p>\n<h2 id=\"mcetoc_1ju8vmhddub\">Related guides</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://help.thetaassist.ai/article/sharing-threads-and-assistants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sharing threads and assistants</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://help.thetaassist.ai/article/how-to-make-your-own-assistant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to make your own assistant</a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://help.thetaassist.ai/article/key-concepts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Key concepts</a></li>\n</ul></body></html>","description":"Learn how to use the Library in Theta Assist to find assistants, add them to your Home page, favourite the ones you use most, and request access when needed.","isMarkdown":false,"publishedOnUtc":"2026-07-24T02:58:34.9038432","modifiedOnUtc":"2025-05-22T03:33:51.5657332"}