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Tutorials and Guides

Check out our video tutorials and guides to support you in designing and building impactful module reading lists.

Video Tutorials

Watch the videos and click along. These tutorials have been designed so that you can learn in your own space and at your own pace.

If you have any questions, please contact lis_readinglists@aston.ac.uk

Course Overview

Getting Started: How to login and create a profile

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My Module Reading List/Talis URL: aston.rl.talis.com
Blackboard URL: vle.aston.ac.uk

Transcript: Getting Started - How to log in and create a profile

Installing the bookmarklet for your web browser

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Talis guide to installing the bookmarklet and bookmarking extension
MS Edge users: Watch our video tutorial to download the extension.

Transcript - Installing the BookMarklet for your Web Browser

Installing the bookmarking extension for your web browser

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Talis guide to installing the bookmarklet and bookmarking extension
See our other tutorial on Installing the bookmarklet for your web browser.

Transcript - Installing the Bookmarking Extension for your Web Browser

Designing your reading list

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Not sure how to bookmark an item? Watch our tutorials on adding a book or adding a journal to your reading list.
Need additional support? Contact lis_readinglists@aston.ac.uk

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Adding a book to your reading list

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Transcript - Adding a Book to your Reading List

Adding a journal article to your reading list

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Transcript - Adding a Journal Article to your reading list

Publishing your reading list

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Blackboard: vle.aston.ac.uk
For additional support contact lis_readinglists@aston.ac.uk

Transcript - Publishing Your Reading List

Requesting chapter scans or items not in stock

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Please also view our: Book recommendations and inter-library loans LibGuide
Copyright and Intellectual Property LibGuide: Copyright for Teaching tab

Transcript - Requesting Chapter Scans or Items not in Stock

Embed your reading list sections into Blackboard

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Blackboard: vle.aston.ac.uk
For additional support contact: lis_readinglists@aston.ac.uk

Transcript - Embed your Reading List Sections into Blackboard

5 Reading List Tips to Inspire Your Students to Read for Your Module

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Transcript - 5 Reading List Tips to Inspire your Students to Read for Your Module

Guides

Check out these guides and graphics to support you with your reading lists.

If you have any questions, please contact lis_readinglists@aston.ac.uk

Materials for Teaching and Copyright

If you are using other peoples' materials for your teaching or need to add a scanned chapter to a reading list, please see the Copyright and Intellectual Property LibGuide: Copyright for Teaching tab for guidance.

Reading List Calendar
This calendar will remind you of the important dates and deadlines for everything Reading List!
You can download and print a copy for safe-keeping, if you like!
Copyright and Module Reading Lists
Please review these do's and don'ts for copyright when using items in your reading lists.
Module Reading List User Guide
A written guide on how to use the TALIS Module Reading List system.