If possible, break those 117 items into "Staff Picks," "Most Popular," or "Newest Additions."
If this is part of a course or onboarding, show them how many of the 117 they’ve already viewed. We found 117 resources for you..
To make that "117 resources" count feel valuable rather than overwhelming, you need to frame it with clarity and a sense of discovery. If possible, break those 117 items into "Staff