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Reading Lists - Guide to Creating and Editing a Reading List

Option 3: Cite it! for adding web resources to reading lists

The Cite It! tool is a bookmarklet inserted in your browser toolbar. It allows you to add external resources such as websites, government documents and blogs directly from your browser.

Use Cite it! for content unlikely to be held in the Library. 

 

Some websites are now blocking the Cite it! functionality. The sites we know are impacted are:

  • YouTube
  • Wiley
  • Elsevier

An alternative solution is currently being worked on and expected to be available in the first quarter of 2025.

Adding Cite it! to your browser

To use this feature, you need to add the Cite It! bookmarklet to your Internet browser:

  1. In ReadingLists, click settings cog (top right)
  2. Select Cite It!
  3. Drag the Cite it! tool to the favourites toolbar on your browser.

    IT     ITool to the favorites toolbar on your browse

Using the Cite it! tool

  1. Make sure your reading list is open.
  2. Go to the website you would like to add to your Reading List and click the Cite It! tool in your browser bookmarks.
  3. The web link and details for the reading list should appear in a popup window.
  4. Edit the information to ensure it is correct and will give a meaningful reference in your reading list (the correct details are not always passed across from the website).
  5. Select your reading list from the 'Select or search for a reading list' box and choose the relevant section if required.
  6. Click the ADD & CLOSE button and the reference will appear in your reading list.

Note: If you don't find your list in the 'Select or search for a reading list' dropdown menu, click the Favorites button then Add & Close. Now follow the guidance below.

  1. Go to back to your reading list and refresh the browser screen (F5 on your keboard)
  2. In your reading list click +Add and select Add from Favorites.
  3. Use the drag handle or the + option to move the item from your favorites list to the correct section of your list. 

Cite it! and Amazon

If you use Cite it! from Amazon e.g. for books not found by Search the library  it is helpful to:

  • Ensure the full Title is included and if possible give an ISBN if missing. You can copy and paste the ISBN from the Amazon page.
  • Add any other missing details e.g. publisher and year of publication
  • Remove the Amazon URL. 

If the Library does not have a particular book added from Amazon, you will be asked if you would like it to be purchased.