Link to Reading Lists: https://soton.rl.talis.com/index.html
Before you can get started with Reading Lists you need to do the following:
Get started
Add bookmarks to your browser
Step-by-step guide
Click on the login button above or go to
https://soton.rl.talis.com/index.html
Log in with your University username and password.
Step-by-step guide
Click Create profile.
Complete the form, including your name and institutional email address
Choose whether to make your profile public or private. We would encourage you to make your profile public as this enables students to search for your lists.
Decide how you want to describe yourself
Click Save profile
When added to your browser, the bookmarklet tool enables you to capture resources from around the web. You can then either add these to your My Bookmarks page for future use or insert them directly into a reading list.
The bookmarklet is currently supported by Chrome, Firefox, IE and Safari, and each has a slightly different set of instructions.
Step-by-step guide
You will need to have the bookmarks bar (also known as 'Your Favourites') visible on your browser before the bookmarklet can be added.
In Chrome this is done by clicking on the 3 dots icon (options), and then going to Bookmarks and making sure that Show bookmarks bar is selected.
If your preferred browser is Microsoft Edge you will need to download the alternative Bookmark extension. See information at the bottom of this section.
In Reading Lists go to My bookmarks
Click on Install bookmark button
Click Next
Drag the blue Add to my Bookmarks box to the bookmarks bar of your browser
You're now ready to bookmark from anywhere on the web
Bookmark extension for Microsoft Edge users
Microsoft Edge does not support the bookmarking tool. There are also some web sites that do not work with the Bookmarklet. These can be bookmarked using the Bookmark extension. Download a free alternative bookmark extension here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/p/talis-aspire-reading-lists-bookmarker/9nxmdlj3x011#activetab=pivot:overviewtab
Click Get, then Open Microsoft Store
In Microsoft Store click Get
You do not need to sign in to download the bookmark extension
Click Install
When you see an installation notification click Launch. A pop-up message will appear in the top-right of your browser.
Click Turn it on to activate the extension.
A button will appear at the top-right of your browser
Click this button to create a bookmark from a resource (the first time you use it, you may need to login using your iSoutions username and password).
In this section we show you how to:
Create your list
You need to be logged in to view reading lists.
You should check whether a list is already on the system.
Here is an example of where there is already a list on the system:
Here is an example of where a list does not exist (or you are not logged in):
If no reading list is available you will need to create one,
You can search by module to see if any lists have been added to it:
Click on a module to see which reading lists are connected to it.
Log in and go to Reading Lists Home
Check whether the reading list is already on the system (follow Step 1 above). If the list is not found:
Go to My lists and click on Create new list
Click on Select Hierarchy box
Start typing in the module code and select the correct module when it appears
Select the correct module and copy the module code and name as displayed
Check to ensure student numbers are displayed. If not, please enter student numbers and then Save
Now paste the module name into the List Name so that it displays in the same format as the module name. Here is an example: HIST1062 - Rebellions and Uprising in the age of the Tudors
Select the Academic Year and Create List
Now you can start adding resources to your list
Log in to Reading Lists
Go to My lists
Click on the 3 dots by the list that you want to copy and select Copy to a new list
Or, if you are a list editor you can copy any existing list from the Edit menu.
Go to My lists. Select the list you want to copy
Click on Edit and select Copy list from the dropdown menu
Give your list a new name, description and year, and add to a hierarchy.
4: Add a list you have created to a hierarchy
Go to My lists and select a reading list
Click on Edit and select Hierarchy and student numbers
Type in the module name or code and click Save
Sections enable you to group sub-sections or resources together. You can customise the structure to suit your students. Common list structures include:
Step-by-step guide
Structure your list
Click on My lists and select the list you want to work on
Click on one of the options under Empty list! Start by adding a paragraph or section.
Clicking on Paragraph brings up a text box. Add a description or explanation for your list.
Clicking on Section enables you to divide your list into sections by week or by theme.
Note: if you delete a section you will delete all content within that section (resources and text).
Click on the three dots next to the title
Select Note for students or Note for library.
Add your note and click save.
1. Add library resources to your list
• Books and e-books
• Journal articles
2. Add other resources to your list
3. Add resources to My Bookmarks
4. Add resources from My Bookmarks to reading lists
5. Add new orders to your list
Add resources to your list, review and publish your list
Add new orders, review and publish your list
Log in to Reading Lists and go to My Lists
Select a list to work on
Open the library catalogue and search for the resource you need. Click on the title to bring up the full catalogue record, then click on the bookmarklet
Check that the data is correct. If the title is an ebook make sure that the Online Resource box is ticked
Click on Create and add to list
Choose from your reading lists, add a note for students or for the library. Remember to set importance to essential or additional. Choose where to position the item in your list. Then click OK to add the resource to your chosen list.
Refresh your list to see the new resource
Log in to Reading Lists and go to My Lists
Select a list to work on
Open DelphiS and search for the article
Check that we have access to the full text of the article
Open the journal article and click on the bookmarklet
Check that the data is correct. Make sure that the Online Resource box is ticked.
Click on Create and add to list
Choose from your reading lists, add a note for students or for the library. Remember to set importance to essential or additional. Choose where to position the item in your list. Then click OK to add the resource to your chosen list.
Refresh your list to see the new resource
2: Add other resources (videos, web pages, etc.) to your list
Find the resource online and click on the bookmarklet (example shows a YouTube video)
Check that the data is correct. Tick the Online Resource box.
Click on Create and add to list
Choose from your reading lists, add a note for students or for the library. Remember to set importance to essential or additional. Choose where to position the item in your list. Then click OK to add the resource to your chosen list.
Refresh your list to see the new resource
My bookmarks can be used to create a collection of resources which can be added to reading lists later.
Log in to Reading Lists and click on My bookmarks
Open the library catalogue and search for the resource you need. Click on the title to bring up the full catalogue record, then click on the bookmarklet
Check that the data is correct. If the title is an ebook make sure that the Online Resource box is ticked.
Click on Create
The resource has been added to your bookmarks (you may have to refresh the My bookmarks tab to see it)
Log in to Reading Lists and go to My bookmarks
Click on the three dots next to the title and select Add to list
Search for your reading list, choose where to position the title and add other useful information. Click on the blue Add to list button.
You can also add bookmarked resources directly from an open reading list:
Go to My lists and open the list you want to edit
If you are working on a new reading list, click on Resource under Empty List!
If your list already contains resources, you will see a blue menu bar. Position this where you want to insert a resource and click on Add resource
Select titles from your list of bookmarks
Remember to set importance to essential or additional
You can use the reading list system to request resources
Find the resource online and add it to your list. Send your finished list for Review by the library and we will try to source the item for you.
The following title is not in the library catalogue but is available from Amazon
Click on the Bookmarklet
Check that the data is correct
Choose from your reading lists, add a note for students or for the library. Remember to set importance to essential or additional (this will ensure the library purchases sufficient copies for your course). Choose where to position the item in your list. Then click OK to add the resource to your chosen list.
Remember to select Publish and Review when you have finished adding resources to your list
1: Set importance to essential or additional reading
Set importance when you add the title to your list, by choosing from the drop-down menu
Or set importance later, by clicking on Importance not set
Click and drag the double arrows
OR click on the three dots and select the Move up or Move down options
OR use the Cut and Paste below options by clicking on the three dots next to a title or section
Move sections by clicking on the three dots next to the section title
3: Delete items from your list
Click on the three dots and select Delete
Go to My Lists and open a reading list. Find the title of the book/journal you want to request a digitised chapter/article from. If the source isn't already on your list, add it to your list (see section D "Add resources to your list")
Click on the three dots next to the title and select the Edit option
Within the Edit menu select the Add field drop-down menu at the bottom of the record
Scroll down and select the Has part (Chapter, Article etc.) and add to the book record
A second tab will appear at the top of the book record
Select Chapter or Article for 'Resource type' and fill in the title details of the chapter/article
Add the additional fields 'Author' and 'Pages' via the Add field option at the bottom of the page. Your record should look like this
Save the book record. Within the reading list refresh your browser and your book/chapter should look like the screenshot below with book and chapter details showing
To request the digitisation select the Edit option from the 3-dot menu again and this time select Request digitisation.
This opens a request form where the bibliographic details of the book, chapter, author and page numbers are automatically transferred across. Check all details clicking Next - please note that without the correct information (page numbers, title, editions, etc.) your request may be delayed.
In the next screen select the date the digitisation is required (please note we work with a 21 days lead-in time). The Course name and Course code will automatically copy across in the last two fields.
Clicking Next will submit your request and ensures the library will be notified of your request. We will process your request and upload the link to the digitised item to your reading list if it is eligible for digitisation. If the request is not eligible we will contact you to discuss alternative options.
G. Review and publish your list
Add your list to Blackboard
Click on Edit and select Assign list owner. You can assign yourself or choose another member of staff
Any changes to a list are automatically saved but lists are not available to students until they have been published
Your list cannot be added to Blackboard until it has been published
If there are resources which need ordering you must send your list for review by the library (we will ensure that editions are correct, there are enough copies, and that links to electronic resources work)
If you make minor list changes you can publish without the need for a review
To request a review, click on Review & Publish
Click the Publish button
You can see the status of all your reading lists in My lists
4: Add a link to your list in Blackboard
Publish your list (your list cannot be added to Blackboard until it has been published)
In Blackboard, check that Edit Mode is turned ON. This can be switched by clicking ON or OFF
Look at your Blackboard course menu. Hover your mouse over the + (plus) icon
A menu appears. Click on Tool Link
In the Name box, enter Reading List
For type, select Reading List from the dropdown menu
Select Available to Users so that students will be able to access the link
Select Submit
Your reading list link will be created. You can re-position it within the course menu by clicking and dragging the up and down arrow icon beside it.
When you or you students select that menu item, you will be redirected to the Reading Lists page for that course
1: Log in
2: Create your user profile
3: Add the bookmarklet to your web browser
1: Find existing reading lists and edit/update them
2: Create a new list
3: Create a new list from an existing template
4: Add a list you have created to a hierarchy
1: Add paragraphs and sections
2: Add notes and guidance
1: Add library resources to your list (books, ebooks, articles)
2: Add other resources (videos, web pages, etc.) to your list
3: Add resources to My Bookmarks
4: Add resources from My Bookmarks to reading lists
5: Add new orders to your list
1. Set importance to essential or additional reading
2. Move things around
3. Delete items from your list
1. Assign a list owner
2. Request a review
3. Publish your list
4. Add a link to your list in Blackboard
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