Reading List teaching staff FAQ's
1. Go to the Talis homepage
2. Select My Bookmarks from the blue menu at the top of the page
3. Select Install Bookmarking Extension, then follow instructions (select the link) for your browser type
For additional information on the Bookmarking Extension please see Installing and using a bookmarking extension.All browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari) have their own instructions for displaying the bookmarks bar. In Chrome, select the Three vertical dots menu in the top right corner of the screen. Select Bookmarks and lists, then Show bookmarks bar. Instructions for the other browsers are easily found on the web.
Email libenqs@soton.ac.uk with a subject heading, “FAO Reading List Team”.
Type in the module name (or copy and paste from hierarchy description). Here is an example: HIST1062 - Rebellions and Uprising in the Age of the Tudors. The list name should replicate the module name.
Find your reading list, select the large Edit to the right of the list title. From the drop-down list select Hierarchy and student numbers. Type in the module name or code, select the module when it appears and click Save.
Email libenqs@soton.ac.uk with a subject heading, “FAO Reading List Team”.
If you have accepted an invite to be a list publisher, you can access and edit any list. However, you may wish to discuss any changes with the list owner.
Yes, providing they have accepted an invite to be a list editor. If they have not received an invitation, you can send them one: go to your list and open the drop-down menu from the large Edit tab towards the top of your list; select Invite list publishers. Insert your colleague’s Soton email address and click Send invite.
Yes, you can have as many list owners as you wish. To add additional list owners, go to your list and open the drop-down menu from the large Edit tab towards the top of the screen, select Assign list owner. Insert your colleague’s name and select when recognised; save with list publisher role. Your colleague will receive an email notification informing them they’ve been added as a list owner.
Yes. Go to your list, open the drop-down menu from the large Edit tab towards the top of your list; select Copy list. Give your list a name and module number. Untick Copy hierarchy associations. Go back to Edit tab and select Hierarchy and student numbers to assign a new module to your newly copied list. Make sure the name of your new list matches the module name.
Good examples of live online reading lists can be found within our Best practice guide. Scroll down the section Structure your list by week or topic to see links to examples of a Theme and Weekly structured lists.
Go to the library catalogue (Library Search), search for the title and use the bookmarking extension to import the record. Instructions on how to add the bookmarklet extension can be found here.
We recommend linking to the e-book and referring to the chapter in the student note field.
When bookmarking the article, make sure the Online resource box is ticked, and the web address is there. If linking to an e- journal check whether it is a resource we are subscribed to, our Library Search holdings record will confirm this. If off-campus, ensure that you have Global Protect enabled. If following these checks you’re unable to resolve the issue email libenqs@soton.ac.uk with a subject heading, “FAO Reading List Team”.
Access to many resources off campus requires the use of VPN via Global protect or authenticated login. Please ensure your Global protect is enabled. Help and more information can be found here.
• Once you've added the resources you require, make sure you first publish your list – students can only view any changes when your list is published. Once published, send your list to review. Open the drop-down menu from the large Edit tab towards the top of your list and select Request review.
• As part of the review process, the library will check all the holdings on your list and order all the resources not held, or, increase the holdings where there are insufficient copies or licences. When the review process is complete, you will be sent an email which will notify you if there are any resources we cannot obtain. Live links (VIEW ONLINE) will appear on your reading list when any digitised resources purchased are available. Print resources display as VIEW AVAILABILITY; the holdings are displayed on the reading list and there is also a direct link from the reading list to our catalogue, Library Search.
You will receive a notification when the review is complete. If you have flagged any urgent requirements via the Note for library option you will be notified when the item has been ordered.
You are welcome to submit your list as early as possible, please refer our staff support page and the section Reading List submission for the deadline dates.
If you are adding a list for the first time, or have added new resources to an existing list, you should always request a review. Other changes (amending list/section order) not requiring Library action do not need to be submitted for review. Remember to always Publish your list following any changes – your students will only view those changes once the list is published.
Yes, you can continue to make changes throughout the academic year. Remember to publish your changed list so that the latest version is available to students. If your list contains resources we do not hold, you should Request a review.
You can track changes to your reading list by going to the large View & Export tab towards the top of your list and from the drop-down menu select Recent changes. This shows when changes were made, the reading list status, i.e. draft/published/archived, and how many items have been added or removed. It’s possible to see which specific items have been added or removed by clicking on the three dots, and selecting More details.
Have you published your list? If not, your draft list will only be visible to you. Select Publish button to make your changes visible to your students.