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Reading Lists Online

Creating a new reading list

Reading lists are accessed in Blackboard through an LTI tool link. 

Locate your module in Blackboard and click on the Reading lists online link in the Blackboard navigation.  If there is not already a list associated with your module then you will then be given the option to create a reading list from scratch by selecting the Create new list button.

Create a new list from scratch. Build a list of course materials by adding items from the library collection, from the web, or from your computer. 'Create new list' button.

If the link is not available, follow these steps to activate it:

  • Click the plus icon below course content
  • Select content market
  • Scroll down to reading lists online and click the small plus icon

The LTI will now appear in your course content and you can associate the reading list following the steps above.

If you experience issues with the LTI tool link, please refer to the TILE Hub Blackboard help guides or request IT support via Solve.

If you are not linking to your reading list from a Blackboard module then you will need to create the list within Leganto by logging in to Reading Lists Online.

From the My lists page you can create a list easily by clicking on the Create list option. The reading list name should be the module title, followed by the module code (for example, History of cheese CHES12345).

Create list button. TAB key order is Back to lists page > All lists > My favourites > My lists > User menu > Help > Settings > Notifications > Create list

Step 1. Fields for List name, List description and Link to course.

You will be offered a choice of templates which will enable you to start dividing your reading list into sections week by week or importance (for example, essential, recommended). You can then add the titles of items you want to recommend into each of the sections you have created. 

Create sections. Options are listed in this order: Default, Weekly reading, Standard reading, Essential and weekly reading

 

Further information:

Once you have selected your template you should associate the list with the relevant course.  Note that even if you don't use Blackboard for your module there will be a course for it within Reading Lists Online. 

  • Select Link To Course. 
  • Start to type the name of the module/course, then from the drop-down list select the correct one.
  • Click Save.

Link to course button. Appears after List title, Draft.

You can now start to add content to your list.

To ensure it is visible to students you will need to publish the list by clicking My list is ready.

 

Your list hasn't been sent to the library and isn't visible to students. Click on "My list is ready" to publish your list. The button appears after "View list as a student".

It is not possible to create a new reading list in MS Teams, you would need to add the permalink of your reading list.

Please note, copying the link from your internet browser will not work, so you should follow the steps below:

  • Find and open your reading list in Reading Lists Online
  • Click on the Share icon
  • Click on Copy shareable link to list 
  • A Link copied confirmation message will appear

Create a shareable link for your list. 1. Click on the Share icon. 2. Select "Copy shareable link to list" from the pop up. 3. Click on Close.

 

  • Navigate to the Teams group you wish to connect to your reading list.
  • On the top horizontal menu (where you will see the default menu options of Posts and Files), select the plus button (+) to see the options available for adding new resources to your Teams group.
  • Select Website and add the shareable link for your Reading list, then click save.

A view of the plus button and the available options in Teams.

To add a link to a module handbook or other document you would need to add the permalink of your reading list.

Please note, copying the link from your internet browser will not work, so you should follow the steps below:

  • Find and open your reading list in Reading Lists Online
  • Click on the Share icon
  • Click on Copy shareable link to list 
  • A Link copied confirmation message will appear

Create a shareable link for your list. 1. Click on the Share icon. 2. Select "Copy shareable link to list" from the pop up. 3. Click on Close.

A copy of the link will be saved in the clipboard and this can then be pasted into your document.

Replaced

If the module has been replaced by a completely different module code, but you will be using the same list as previously, you can copy your list to the new course.  Please make sure you change the title and the module code to reflect the replaced module name. 

New

If the module is completely new and you do not have a list to be used from a previous module, then you would have to create a new list. Please ensure the title and the module code reflect the new module.

Merged

If the module has merged with another module you will have to manually add the items from the list that is to be merged  - there is no way to automate this process. Note that where the module code is the same for the new 20/40 credit module it will have linked to the list associated with the old module.

Depending on the number of items to add, you may find it easier to export the list from the other module into RefWorks and then add the citations necessary via the Import references option.

Export a list by selecting the three dots menu, then Export list.Import a RIS file from RefWorks by select +Add, then Import references, then File.