Course Materials + Lists
The University of Alberta Library uses Talis Aspire for Reading Lists and Course Materials (short term loans). Check out our Course Material FAQs for more information.
Students
Search for course materials by course code, title, or instructor name:
Instructors
Option 1: Create your own lists
Take control over your reading lists by creating your own. If you're comfortable with browser extensions and navigating a web-based tool on your own, this is the option for you.
How to Create a Reading ListReserving Course Materials
Option 2: Let us create your reading list for you
If you're short on time, this option is for you. Knowledgeable library staff will add your readings to a Talis Aspire reading list for you to add to eClass or Canvas.
Benefits of creating a reading list using Talis Aspire
- Library staff will review your list to ensure:
- List details are accurate
- Print items added to Course Materials for short-term loan
- Links are verified for off campus access
- Copyright compliance
- Chapter requests are digitized within copyright limits
- Add resources quickly and easily with the Talis Aspire Chrome Extension
- Update your list at any time
- Access Analytics (under View menu) that will indicate usage of resources on your list