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Reading Lists

The University of Alberta Library uses Talis Aspire. Get started with the steps below!

Talis Aspire Reading Lists Benefits

Questions? Email: coursemat@ualberta.ca

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Creating a Reading List

Please use Google Chrome to create your reading lists.

Step 1

Install the Extension

Go to the Talis Aspire Reading Lists Bookmarking extension in the Chrome Web Store and click "Add to Chrome."

Detailed instructions

Step 2

Create your List

Create a reading list in Talis Aspire. Title your list according to its code in BearTracks - example ANTHR 208 LEC-A1: Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology.

Detailed instructions

Step 3

Organize your List

Organize your reading list by topic, weeks, or any other category.

Detailed instructions Video tutorial

Step 4

Gather Resources

Find resources either from the library or online. Use the Talis Aspire bookmarking extension to bookmark resources and add them to your list.

Detailed instructions Video tutorial

Step 5

Request a Review

Instructors: click on "Review & Publish" to notify Library staff of your reading list.

Detailed instructions

Step 6

Add your List to eClass

Instructors: add your reading lists to eClass for convenient access for students.

Detailed instructionsVideo Tutorial - integrate entire list Video Tutorial - integrate sections

Talis Aspire Reading List Benefits

Instructors

  • 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

Students

  • Create lists for assignments that keep resources together in one place
  • No need to create accounts on different database platforms
  • Print location information at your fingertips
  • Immediately accessible links that work from off campus
  • Add notes, reading intentions, and track your progress