Library Lists - Staff Guide: Overview

Library Lists is the name of the Library's central reading list management system.  It helps staff and students find and manage lists of required course readings both in print and online.  It is integrated within Moodle and linked to the library catalogue, giving instant information on availability of reading material.  The system also supports library staff in managing purchase requests for new material.

Library Lists are live, not static, and can be amended at any time throughout the academic year.  Short term reading can be added, or removed, as the owner sees fit.  

Using Library Lists to manage your readings can have the following advantages:

• Students can easily gain an overview of required reading for their unit in one place.
• The system links to online books, journal articles and other resources.
• It has a real-time link to the library catalogue for availability of print books.
• The reading list can be linked into Moodle.
• It helps to manage scanned book chapters and articles obtained under the CLA licence.

• Students can access their reading lists through each unit on Moodle, just select the Library Lists tab.  They can also find guidance on how to use Library Lists on Library Resources for Students: Library Lists
• Teaching staff should follow Getting Started to learn more about accessing, creating, editing and updating reading lists.

We have a guide that focuses on the benefits of Library Lists for students, such as help identifying priority reading; practical aspects, such as finding and navigating lists and making lists more accessible.  

Library Resources for Students: Library Lists