You can build and edit your lists in the reading list system by simply dragging and dropping sections, notes and bookmarked resources onto the main list panel.

1. Go to the reading list system at http://resourcelists.kent.ac.uk and sign in.
2. Go to My Lists. All lists you have permission to edit will be displayed here.
3. Click on the action drop-down next to the list you want to modify and click Edit.

Video: Editing lists from My Lists (from Talis Aspire)

First, search the system by your module title (mot module code) to ensure the list is not already on the system. If the list does not exist:

1. Click My Lists.
2. Click Create a New List. If this option is not available, please email readinglisthelp@kent.ac.uk.
3. In the pop-up box, enter the module name (without the module code) in the 'List name' field. If relevant, enter a description.
4. Click OK.
5. The list is now ready to populate with sections and resources, as described below.

Video: Create a new list (from Talis Aspire)

Creating a new section

Go to the right-hand panel and drag the new section onto the main list panel. The 'Add Section' pop-up appears. Name it, and add a description using the 'Study note' field. Click Save. The section is now ready for you to add resources to it.

Note how the new section appears in the table of contents at the top of the list.

Video: Add a new section to a list (from Talis Aspire)

Creating subsections

You can embed a section within an existing section by dragging from the right hand panel, as above, and dropping it where required. You can add as many sections as you want in this way.

Video: Adding a section within an existing section (from Talis Aspire)

Changing the structure of a list by rearranging sections

To move sections within your list, open the table of contents and drag the sections to rearrange their order.

To edit the title or description of a section, click Edit to the right of the section title (within the list) and amend the wording within the pop-up that appears.

Video: Moving sections within your list (from Talis Aspire)
Video: Edit section title or description on a list (from Talis Aspire)

Deleting sections

To remove a section from a list, click Remove to the right of the section title. Removing a section will remove all the resources within it, but will not remove them from your bookmarks.

Video: Remove a section from a list (from Talis Aspire)

Adding resources to your list

Add resources to the various section of your reading list by dragging and dropping bookmarks from the right hand panel. The dotted line indicates where the resource will be positioned.

The resource will remain in your bookmarks, so that you can reuse it, either in the same list, or in other lists.

Video: Adding bookmarked resources to your list (from Talis Aspire)
Video: Finding a bookmark when editing a list (from Talis Aspire)

Setting importance and adding study notes

Help your students prioritise their reading by adding student notes and setting the importance for each resource.

Click Set importance and choose the option you want from the drop-down list: 'Suggested for student purchase', 'Core text', 'Recommended', or 'Background'. Books marked as 'Core text' will be automatically moved in the Library's Core Text Collection when you send your list for review.

Alternatively, you can click Edit notes and importance to set the importance and add a note for your students to provide guidance about the resource.

To change the importance or amend an existing study note, you also click Edit notes and importance.

Using library notes

Use the 'Note for library' option to send messages to Library staff, for example to request extra copies or for an item to be moved to a different Library collection. Library notes will be highlighted when you send your list for review.

Like student notes and importances, you can add library notes by clicking Edit notes and importance next to a relevant resource.

Edit the description of a resource

To edit a resource, click Edit metadata and make any changes or amendments. Use the 'Add field' drop-down list to add information. Then click Save.

Removing resources from a list

To remove a resource from a list, click the Remove option and then OK (or Cancel, if you change your mind). Removing a resource from a list does not remove it from your bookmarks.

Video: Remove a resource from a list (from Talis Aspire)

Saving and publishing

You can save a draft of your list as you go, by clicking Save Draft in the right hand panel.

When you have finished editing your list, you have to click Publish in the right hand panel to ensure your students can see the changes.

Video: Publishing a draft list (from Talis Aspire)
Video: Publishing lists from My Lists (from Talis Aspire)

Linking your list to a module code

Search for your module code on the Home screen and check that your list is associated with it.

If a list is not there, use the drop-down box underneath the heading ‘Lists linked to this Module’ to choose your list, and click Add.

Video: Associating a list to a node in the hierarchy (from Talis Aspire)