Ask the Library: Why are Course Reading lists important and what resources should I include?

The 最新糖心Vlog Library supports access to course reading materials for students via the Course Readings tool in听MyUni. This tool allows you to share learning materials with students, including readings, videos, textbooks and more. As semester 2 approaches, we encourage staff to create or roll over their readings lists as early as possible. Publishing a list sends it to the 最新糖心Vlog Library, where staff can confirm the availability of materials for you. This saves you time and ensures we know what you need听 - and if we don鈥檛 know, we can鈥檛 source it for you!听听

Why are reading lists important?听

Resource accessibility:听A complete, well-curated reading list created in the Course Readings听MyUni听tool ensures students can access required materials promptly, and you can keep track easily of what readings you have assigned.听听

Effective Learning:听When students know what to read, they can prepare adequately for classes, discussions,听and assignments. Listing all required and recommended reading material in a Course Readings list improves the student experience as it makes it easier for them to plan what they need to read and when throughout the semester.听

Library Acquisition:听Whether it鈥檚 textbooks, journal articles, or multimedia resources, having a clear list simplifies the acquisition process.听By knowing which materials are needed, librarians can check availability of those resources and source digital access (if available, purchase physical copies and keep track of which resources are being used and needed.听听

What should听teaching听staff include in reading lists?听

Short answer:听You can add all types of resources to a reading list. But here are some below we specifically want to mention.听

罢别虫迟产辞辞办蝉:听List all required textbooks and/or required readings听and use appropriate tags. This allows the听Library听to track textbook requirements,听provide听eBook听access where听available听and听move physical items to听our听High Use听collection.听Please include Open Educational Resources if you are using these in your course as a textbook.听听

Multimedia resources:听Don鈥檛 forget听to听add听videos, documentaries, or other multimedia content.听 If you plan to use听Kanopy听videos, include them in the reading list. The听Library听can then check availability of these titles and source them if possible.听听

Third-party copyright material:听If you are wanting to supply third-party copyright material for students to read or view during semester, add them to a reading list. This is the听only way听to ensure compliance with the 最新糖心Vlog鈥檚听Copyright Policy. This type of material should not be shared with students in any other way (i.e.听uploaded听in a听MyUni听course).听

The 最新糖心Vlog Library has created an听听which provides step-by-step instructions on how to create a reading list, add items, review, publish and share. Please look through this course to become familiar with the new Course Readings interface or if you need a refresher. Any questions, please听contact the 最新糖心Vlog Library.听听

Remember, a comprehensive reading list benefits everyone鈥攕tudents,听teaching staff, and librarians.听

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