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The Reading List System is a seamless and intuitive experience for staff and students.

It includes:

Integrated into MyBeckett Modules
Customisation of list layouts
Quick update of new materials
Ability to request new books and/or eBooks for the Library from within the system. More information about how to request new books is found under Bookmarking.

If you are new to using the Reading List System, you may benefit from using our GUIDED INSTRUCTIONS, as well as our top five tips to make your reading list engaging located in the section below.

Have you used the system before? Use the links below to find the guide you're looking for or if you want a full refresher use the link above to our guided instructions or view our video.

If you have any questions about the online reading list system, you can contact your Academic Librarian(s). In the meantime, our Reading Lists FAQs may be able to help. For any technical queries, please contact ReadingLists@leedsbeckett.ac.uk for assistance.

These top five tips are based on a University of Lincoln student research project, which will soon be published as a white paper. You can hear more about the project in their webinar Students perspectives on reading lists.

INTRODUCE THE READING LIST AT THE START OF THE TERM
Provide guidance to students on how to access the list and some of the useful features. You can always refer students to the Student Reading List guidance created by the Library.
STRUCTURE YOUR READING LIST
You can add structure to your list by organising it into sections for: themes, weeks, assignments or topics. Adding sections in your list makes it easier for students to navigate the list.
ANNOTATION
You are able to add notes to sections or specific resources when you add a resource to give guidance to students. For example: Why is this resource useful? What themes would you like students to consider when looking at these resources? Importance labels can also be added to items (e.g. Essential/Recommended)
REVIEW CONTENT REGULARLY
Outdated resources can devalue the student experience and therefore engagement. If you find useful resources on the web, consider the importance labels given to these resources and whether newer editions or new research has been released to guide students towards.
If you have no updates to make, but would like the Library to check the items on the reading list (i.e. for new editions), you can 'Request a review' by publishing your reading list.
DIVERSE OPINIONS, PERSPECTIVES AND AUTHORS
By providing a range of authors and opinions, students are able to underpin their knowledge across a cross-section of materials. We have created the Diversifying Reading List Toolkit to help support inclusive curriculum design.