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Reading Lists

The University of Alberta Library uses Talis Aspire as the platform for reading lists. Use the steps below to get started or read more about the benefits of Talis Aspire reading lists.

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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."

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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.

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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.

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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