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ReadingLists@ARU: Introduction and access

Benefits of ReadingLists@ARU

  • Consistent approach across modules
  • Clear overview for students
  • Clear reading expectations for students
  • Links to library content up-to-date
  • Accessible prior to module choice
  • Library aware of what is needed.

Help and support

 

Ongoing support from your Subject Librarian.

 

 

Browser choice

  • Edge and Chrome recommended.
  • Safari can be used on Macs.
  • Firefox is not recommended.

Transition notes

Lists were transitioned from Talis to Keylinks in September 2022. Some differences may still be of interest:

  • A list can no longer be attached to multiple modules  One list is required for for each module. If making changes, edit each list or edit one list and copy content to the other(s).
  • Talis import sections: a temporary section containing items that were not placed in sections in old Talis lists. Module leaders or teaching staff should rename the Talis import section or move individual items to other sections. This was a holding name for the transfer only - required because items cannot exist outside sections in Keylinks lists.

Introduction

This guide covers how to add and edit lists on ReadingLists@ARU using the Keylinks software. This guide provides information to help you edit and structure lists, populate them with books, articles and other resources, and publish them so your students can see them. Request copyright cleared, accessible chapters or articles using our digitisation instructions.

You can access lists from Canvas on the ReadingLists@ARU link on left-hand menu, or from the Reading Lists home page: readinglists.aru.ac.uk

We require all reading lists to be made available on Reading Lists @ ARU to ensure students have a consistent experience across all modules according to our Reading List policy.

Academic staff will take ownership of their reading lists on ReadingLists@ARU and ensure that these lists are kept up to date in a timely manner.

  • Use reading priorities on all items – Essential, Recommended, Background
  • If your module is part of the Kortext scheme, identify a Key Text to be provided to students by Kortext
  • Only use ReadingLists@ARU to communicate suggested readings to students

The Subject Librarian team will provide support and training on using the software to edit reading lists. Subject Librarians can advise on the inclusion of digitised sections of items not otherwise available in the library. Library staff will purchase items from reading lists according to the Library’s Collection Development and Management Policy.

If you have any questions, or need support or bespoke group training, please contact your Subject Librarian.

Finding lists on Canvas

You will find a ReadingLists@ARU link Canvas modules. This should link to your module reading list. Please contact your Subject Librarian if it doesn't.

The Keylinks reading list can be added as an external tool to modules within your Canvas course. Individual sections cannot be added but this will be available in a future upgrade.

You will need to create an account when accessing your list for the first time through Canvas. When prompted, please confirm by clicking YES as shown in the image below.

Text box prompting account creation for @aru.ac.uk email address

Login is automatic through Canvas once your account has been created. Lists can be edited within Canvas.

Please contact your Subject Librarian if you do not see your list linked from your current Canvas course or you feel the wrong list is linked.

Finding lists on the Keylinks landing page

We recommend editing lists within Canvas. However, you can also view and edit lists from the Keylinks landing page.

The Keylinks login page will be changing at the end of July/start of August - login options will then be on the right-hand side of the screen.

1. Login from the ARU Keylinks landing page. 

2. Click the login icon in the top right-hand corner of the landing page: login icon - white head and shoulders on blue background

3. This will prompt you to login with your ARU username and password (or sign you in automatically).

4. Find lists using the browse menu browse icon - three horizontal lines each preceded by three dots or Search using module number, title words or list owners (if module staff have included their names)..