Welcome to your Reading List support page
Here you can find all the information you'll need to successfully create and manage your online reading list
The reading list rollover is now complete. During this period you will see two lists for your modules: 2024/25 and 2025/26 version. Any edits or resource orders for the next academic year need to be applied to your 2025/26 reading list. The 2024/25 lists will be archived over the next couple of months. Note: 2025/26 reading lists will automatically link to the 2025/26 Balckboard Ultra content pages, no action is required from you. If you have any questions regarding the Reading List rollover, please email libenqs@soton.ac.uk
The Academic Experience
How do you decide on the structure of your reading lists?
Reading List submission
Ensure your lists are published and sent to review in time for the library to order the necessary resources.
You need to allow a 6 week lead time to guarantee the arrival of new books for the new semester.
Reading List digitisation requests
The library offers a digitisation service for teaching material. Requests can be made from within your online reading list.
Once your request has been digitised, it's linked direct to your reading list for easy student access.
How much from a book or journal can I request for digitisation?
One book chapter or 10% (whichever is greatest) per book per module
Two articles or 10% (whichever is greatest) per journal per module
The service includes all necessary checks to ensure your requests comply with the University's CLA license; including attaching the necessary cover sheet, reporting to the CLA and all eligibility checks.
We hope you found our support page and guides helpful. If you require additional support, “contact the Reading List Team”.