Click on the 'Log in to Reading Lists' button below or go to https://lincoln.rl.talis.com/ and select 'Log In' (from the tabs under the Reading List heading).
You may be asked to add your log in details, these are the same as logging into other university and library systems (university email address and password).
Please note: If you have never logged into Talis Aspire before, you will need to do so to generate your profile.
Your profile is defaulted to private, so you will need to change this to public. You can do this by:
When you are logged in click on the 'My Bookmarks' tab and then 'Install Bookmarking Extension'. Follow the instructions on the screen to add the bookmarking extension to your preferred browser.
Click here for information on installing the Bookmarking Extension
Before you create a new list it is important to check if a reading list already exists for your module. You can do this by searching for the module title or code.
If a list does exist, edit the existing list rather than creating a new one or making a copy of it. If you do not have the rights to edit the existing list, please contact your Academic Subject Librarian, who can assign you as list owner and give you editing rights.
If a list doesn't already exist, proceed to Step 4 - Create a new reading list.
Click on the 'My Lists' tab and then the 'Create new list' button. Enter the module name and code, and select the time period to get started.
Search the library website (or a publisher's website/Amazon if it is not in the library's collection). From the item record click on your browser's Extension button and select the 'Talis Aspire Reading List Bookmarking Extension' (see Step 2).
Click on the 'Request review' button. The library will check availability, the links and link the list to the relevant module in Blackboard/Canvas.
Online reading lists enhance the teaching and learning experience in higher education. For academics, reading lists streamline the process of managing course materials and facilitate communication with students and the library. With an online reading list, you can align your course content with the recommended reading (see Reading lists and Blackboard Ultra) making it clear to your students what they should be reading and why.
An online reading list provides:
The following will ensure both you and your students get the most from your online reading list:
It is quick and easy to organise your reading list content by either week or topic. Once you have done this you can add relevant sections into your weekly teaching content in Blackboard Ultra. Connecting recommended reading to your teaching encourages students to engage with the resources.
Use the importance indicators to direct your students to what reading they should prioritise. There are three options:
The importance indicators also inform library purchasing. If no importance is selected it will be treated as further reading.
Add notes for students to the items on your reading list to make it clear how the resource is linked to your teaching, and what the students can gain from it.
Example of a reading list with guidance
The note for library is an opportunity for you to communicate to the library the importance of a particular resource or section, or to request a digitisation.
Students can feel overwhelmed with an extensive list of recommended reading. If you have lots of items on your reading list, provide guidance and use the importance indicators to help students select the most relevant resources. Alternatively, try to limit the number of resources on your reading lists.
The library has a Reading and Resource List Policy. Please read this to find out more about the University policy with regards to book purchases and your reading list.
