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Reading List Tutorials

This short video is an introduction to Reading List in Canvas for faculty and instructors. You will learn to enable Reading List, create a new list, add material to your course reserves, add notes and due dates, publish your list and link it in your modules. If you want to select course reserves for any class that you are teaching, it is easy to make a list supported by the library through your Canvas shell. 

Reading List Presentation Title Page

To download this PowerPoint Resource, click on the image above. 

This short video offers are demonstration of more features offered by Reading List in Canvas for faculty and instructors. You will be able to view upcoming due dates, connect your account to your Refworks or Zotero and import directly from these tools, use the Cite It! button to autogenerate citations from the web, populate your Collections, and see the List Analysis feature.

"A walk-through the Leganto course resource list solution - from the perspective of a faculty member, student, and the library."

~ Created by ExLibrisLtd

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Reading List?

Reading List is a tool in Canvas that seamlessly integrates library materials and other resources into your classes. You can search the library's discovery tool, Primo, for items, create your own citations with full-text uploads, import .ris files from citation management resources, link to outside online resources, or use the Cite It! tool to add citation info from the web.

Why use Reading List?

  1. Affordability! Reading List reduces the cost of course materials for students by maximizing the use of library-owned and open access resources.
  2. Student engagement! Reading List provides a central location for students to view their required (or supplemental) readings for your course. And just like Files in Canvas, materials from Reading Lists can be placed in specific modules of your Canvas course. You can also track student usage of specific course materials.
  3. Saves time! All of your course readings can be listed in one place for easy access. You can also rollover lists from previous classes and save items to Collections in Reading List. 

How do I access Reading List?

Reading List is automatically loaded into every Canvas course at UNCP. Just click on the Reading List tab in the left-hand navigation bar of your course to begin building a reading list! You made need to enable this tool in your Settings > Navigation tab. 

How do I use Reading List?

An introductory video has been created to get you started. Or you can contact the library at ref.desk@uncp.edu. 

Can I request Textbooks through Reading List?

Mary Livermore Library does not purchase textbooks for courses. For textbook adoptions, please contact the UNCP Bookstore.

What is the Cite It! tool?

The Cite It! bookmark widget enables you to collect resources such as websites, videos, journal articles, etc., and import the bibliographic info and links into your Reading List or Collection. Follow the steps below to install the Cite It! widget.

Step 1 - To install the bookmark, click on your name on the top right of the screen and select Cite It!

Step 2 - In the new window, drag and drop the purple CITE IT! button in to your browser toolbar;

Step 3 - While logged in to Reading List in another window, find a relevant item on your chosen website and click on the Cite it! button in your browser toolbar;

Step 4 - An Add this to my collection popup appears containing the details of the item;

Step 5 - Check the details are correct, then click the ADD & CLOSE button.

The Cite It! tool isn't working. Why?

You need to be logged in to Reading List in Canvas on another tab for the Cite it! widget to work seamlessly and consistently. If you are not logged in, you should receive a log in prompt. You may also need to be searching with Firefox or Chrome.

Copyright

Keep in mind that some items may require a copyright fee to be paid for by your department. The library does not cover any copyright fees.