2. Add and edit items

Add items using the Library catalogue

Click Add and Search the Library

Screenshot of the add button and search the library button.

Enter your keywords and click the search symbol.
Find your desired item and click the plus symbol. Then choose the preferred section of your list and click Add.

If you want students to read a particular chapter of a book, choose  Add & Edit, then change the format type to book chapter and update the details.

Screenshot of the add and edit button or add button when using search the library.

To move the order of items in your list, hover over the left-hand side of an item and drag to your desired location. 

Screenshot of the drag item button.

Add items manually

If you can’t find an item in the Library catalogue, you can add it manually. For example, you can link to a website or upload a file of your own. 
Click Add and Manual entry.

Screenshot of the add button and the manual entry button.

Select the type of item (e.g. article, website, book) and enter the title.
If the item has a file add it here, you can browse for the file or drag and drop then click Next

Screenshot of the first manual entry page. Shows the type field arrow, title field, drag and drop files area, click to browse for a file button, and next button.

Enter the relevant bibliographic information such as the URL link and publication date and click Next.

Screenshot of second manual entry page. Shows item details fields: creator, URL, Journal title, ISSN, Publication date, and next button.

Under the heading Add to section choose the relevant section and click Add.

Screenshot of the third manual entry page. Shows the add to section arrow and add button.

Adding audiovisual materials to lists  

ClickView

ClickView is an online video content resource that provides access to TV programs sourced from free-to-air TV and Foxtel. It can be used by academic staff to assign streaming content to students, including films, news, TV series and documentaries. 

To add videos from ClickView to your list, please see the attached pdf for instructions.

For instructions on how to use ClickView, watch this playlist of short video tutorials.

Kanopy  

Kanopy is a streaming service that provides access to a streamed video for a 12-month period. Once this period has expired, the video will need to be requested again. You can do this via the online form.

Cite It!

Add external items to your list using the Cite It! tool. 
 
To add the Cite It! bookmarklet to your internet browser:

  1. Click the Settings button in the top right-hand corner. 
  2. Select Cite It! from the drop-down menu.
  3. A pop-up window will open with instructions to be followed.  Note: For the Cite It! bookmarklet to work, pop-ups need to be enabled in your browser settings.  
Screenshot of the cite it button after clicking the settings button.

Edit items

Click the menu button (3 dots) on the item you want to edit.
Click Edit item.

Screenshot of the edit item button when clicking on item menu (the three dots).

Here you can refine details about the item such as title, publisher, publication date, and page numbers.

Click Save when complete.

Screenshot of the item details tab in the edit item view. Shows fields that can be edited: creator, journal title, ISSN and save button.

To edit a link or file click on the Links & availability tab whilst still in Edit item. Under the heading Files you can add or remove files.
Under the heading View online you can edit or delete links. You can add links by clicking on + URL. Click Save after any edits.

Screenshot in the links and availability tab. Shows the select a file button, add URL button and Save button.

Add tags

Tags are pre-set by the Library and are used to identify actions for students or the Library.

Click on the item title or go to the Item actions tab. Under the heading Add tag select the appropriate tag, (Required, Recommended, Digitise, Move to Short Loans, or Place a purchase request). 

Multiple tags can be selected. 

Screenshot of the add tag field after clicking on item title.

The Required and Recommended  tags are the only tags visible to students.

The  below tags have the following functions:

  • Digitise: request a scan of a chapter or range of pages.
  • Move to Short Loans: request that a required print book be moved to the Library's Short Loan section. 
  • Place a Purchase Request: request a required item be purchased.

Add a note

Click on the item title and add notes under Note for students.

Screenshot of the note for students field after clicking on item title.

Next step 

3. Finalise list 

  • Contact

    For help using the Reading List tool in Canvas contact the Library’s unit of study team. 

    Online form