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Reading Lists - Guide to Creating and Editing a Reading List

Option 1: Search the Library from your list

Using Search the Library within your reading list is the most recommended method to add titles to your list. It is especially useful for adding books and Articles but you can search for other material including Book Chapters (works better for ebook chapters).

  1. In your reading list, click +Add and select Search the Library.
  2. Enter the title or keywords for books, articles, DVDs and other material and click the search icon.
  3. Hover your mouse over the item you wish to add to the list to display the options
  4. Use the 6-dot drag handle to drop the item in your list or click the + and choose a section to add it to.

Tip: Creating Book Chapters

If you don't find the book chapter you want, add the whole book to your reading list and then:

  1. Use the ellipsis menu on the right-hand side of the item and select Edit item.
  2. Use the item Type drop-down menu for options to change a book to a chapter (see Edit reading list items for more information).
  3. Add the Chapter title, Chapter author (if appropriate), Chapter number and chapter Start page and End page.  
    IMPORTANT: Don't forget to add the start and end pages. This is helpful for students and required by the library to create a digital copy of a chapter.
  4. Click Save when you have finished adding chapter details.
  5. If it is a print book and you would like a digital copy, click the title in your reading list and select the Request digitization option.

See further guidance on editing book chapter details and requests to digitise articles and book chapters.

Book or article not found

If a book or article is not found using Search Library:

  1. Make sure the Search everything is selected from the drop-down filter.
  2. Tick the box to Include records without full-text access.
  3. If you find the item you want, add it to your list (as described above).
  4. If you add a book that is not stocked by the Library the reading list system should ask if you would like it to be purchased and a purchase request will be sent to the Library.

Note: If you still don't find the book or article, try using Cite it! or the Add items manually options. Contact the Library for assistance to locate material.