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
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 instructionsStep 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 instructionsStep 3
Organize your List
Organize your reading list by topic, weeks, or any other category.
Detailed instructions Video tutorialStep 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 tutorialStep 5
Request a Review
Instructors: click on "Review & Publish" to notify Library staff of your reading list.
Detailed instructionsStep 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 sectionsTalis 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