Creating and Manage Sharing of a Department Calendar

Question

How do I create a department calendar and share it with the department?

Environment

• Google Calendar. 

Information

Answer

To Create a Calendar

1. On your computer, open Google Calendar.
2. On the left side, next to Other calendars, click the plus sign +  
3. Click Create new calendar.
4. Add a name and optional description for your new calendar
5. Click Create calendar.
   • This process may take a few minutes

To Share the Calendar

1. On your computer, open Google Calendar.
2. On the left, find the "My calendars" section. (You might need to click it to expand it.)
3. Hover over the calendar you want to share, click Options  Settings and sharing.
   • To share publicly: Under Access permissions, check the boxes of the ways you want to share and choose your options in the drop-down menu. 
   • To share with individuals: Under Share with specific people, click Add people.
4. Add the person or Google group email address.
   • Use the drop down menu to adjust their permission settings.
5. Click Send.