Additional useful functions in reading lists

Page last updated:
04 Jan 2024

The following guides have been created to support you in diversifying your reading list content:

To add a link to the module handbook, you will need to copy the 'public' URL/link of the online reading list. This enables the students to easily access the reading list without additional steps.

a. Go to the reading list system homepage. Do not log in to the system.

Reading List system homepage

b. Type the module code (i.e. TCHT715) into the search box and click on the search icon button.

Search box

c. Next, under the Lists section on the left side of the screen, click on the link for the current academic year to open it.

Module search results

d. When the page has loaded, copy the URL in the browser window. You can now paste the URL into the module handbook document.

An example of a reading list URL or link

You can export your Reading List to a CSV, RIS or PDF file. In order to do this you need to view the reading list in 'Student View'.

a. Click on the 'View' button at the top of the page and choose 'As student'.

 

Choosing View as student from the View menu

 

b. You will know that you are in student view when you see the following yellow banner across the top of the reading list. To exit the student view, click on the 'Exit student view' button on the right in the yellow banner.

 

Student view banner with the Exit Student view button

 

c. While still in 'Student View', click "View & Export" on the top right of the screen and choose your preferred option to export.

List of view and export options

As a member of staff you can report broken links/URLs by accessing the 'Student View' of the reading list.

a. Click on the 'View' button at the top of the page and choose 'As student'.

 

Choosing View as student from the View menu

 

b. You will know that you are in student view when you see the following yellow banner across the top of the reading list. To exit the student view, click on the 'Exit student view' button on the right in the yellow banner.

 

Student view banner with the Exit Student view button

 

c. While still in 'Student View', scroll down to the resource you want to report as having a broken link/URL. Next, click on the 3 vertical dots icon located on the right of the screen.

 

View actions menu button

 

d. In the options menu, choose 'Report broken link' from the drop down list.

 

Report broken link option from View Actions menu

 

e. The Report broken link pop-up box should now appear. Click on the 'Report' button to report the broken link. If you would like to be updated about the broken link, then click on the 'Request a response and add more details' link.

Report broken link pop up box

 

f. If you have clicked on the 'Request a response and add more details' link, then on the next screen, add as much detail as you can about the error. Your email address will be automatically filled in. Click on the 'Report' button when finished.

Request a response and add more details option in report broken link pop up box