Reading Lists @ Liverpool is the University reading list platform, allowing students to access their reading lists in electronic format and providing academic staff with a facility to manage and automate many aspects of list management using online tools.
You should discuss the management of your reading lists with your Librarian, this may require identifying exact module names/ IDs (it may be useful to identify key administrative staff able to support this).
Contact your Librarian for advice, for the online programmes please contact the online Librarian.
Staff engaged in reading list development should attend a Reading Lists @ Liverpoool workshop or contact your Librarian to schedule a session (see links above).
See our Reading Lists @ Liverpool support site, containing guides and video on using the platform, also see the Guide for Module Coordinators (some procedures are different for online programmes, see notes below).
Accessing RL@L
When staff are assigned lists they can ‘Log In’ to begin using the platform (access off-campus requires your MWS username/password), on first visit it is necessary to complete a personal profile
Using our 'Library Search' platform to add readings
You can add journals and other scholarly items from 'Library Search' (see options to add a record to your RL@L account toward the bottom of the item record). After adding items to the 'My Bookmarks' area, you can then select items for use in lists.
Key Texts
Please ensure core texts are flagged in RL@L lists as 'Key texts', see FAQ: What is the difference between Key, Recommended and Background in Reading Lists @ Liverpool?
Using Sections for weekly lists
Assigned editors can create ‘sections’ (sections within the list) to differentiate groups of resources, this will offer a means to present weekly lists (e.g. within the Module list).
Canvas integration
For enquiries on integration or linking reading lists within your Canvas learning environment, please contact the E-Learning Librarian. For integration with the campus VLE, Canvas (for non-partnership online programmes), see this FAQ, also see further advice for Canvas on the Reading Lists @ Liverpool Library site.
Adding WWW links/content in RL@L
When adding a publicly visible Web site/ Web resource (or Web-linked file, such as a PDF) please avoid adding the item as an Article or Journal. If you add a public WWW resource as an Article or Journal, the Web site URL will include our journal login URL, which will result in an EZProxy error. Please select the Web site, Web Page, Document or similar item types for publicly accessible Web content.
Assigning rights to another editor - to assign editing RL@L rights to a list, visit the list required and use the pull-down menu (top of page) Edit > Assign List Owners.
'Request Review' and 'Request Digitisation'
Note the he 'Request Review' service is not used for online partnership programmes (with KOL).
This option activates a review by the Library's CCD department and may result in purchasing print textbooks which will not be useful for online or overseas users. For any list review you are advised to consult with your librarian (and for KOL related programmes to liaise also with your KOL contacts, e.g. for Vital Source purchasing) rather than activate the review tool in RL@L.
Adding links to E-Resources
It should not be necessary to add custom links to commercial E-Resources, links should be added automatically when you use Library Search to add items to a RL@L list, however you can add custom links to WWW resources such as blogs, also see our Link Builder tool.
Guidance on selection of readings, purchasing requests
See the Staff page for advice on purchasing/ original resource requests and consult with your Librarian.
A Workflow for management of readings has been produced for online programmes, please contact the online Librarian to request a copy.
Note on 'Private' marker on published lists
The 'Private' marker will remain on published lists, this is related to the way RL@L is configured for recording metrics, this does not affect student's access to lists or the list published status.
KOL modules - request a new list
Use the Request a Module List tab above to request a new list, you can supply details for any staff who need to edit the list.
For module integration with the Kaplan learning environment, please also consult the KOL development team.
Each reading list requested by online staff is assigned to a unique module name/ID, you will need to supply some details to allow the Library to create the Module list.
If you have any difficulties using the submission form below, or are requesting a reading list for non-Kaplan programmes, please contact the Online Librarian.
