Preparing Reading Lists
Access the Reading List tool in Canvas
- Previous lists are duplicated (rolled over) in bulk for the current semester, this is done the week after exams.
- You can edit your duplicated list, or delete and create a new list from Canvas.
If you’d like help completing your list, please fill in the Reading List template and submit it via the online form.
Required or recommended items
In your list, you can tag items as “required” or “recommended”:
- Required items can be ordered or digitised through the Library.
- Recommended items are not automatically purchased by the Library, although digitisations can be completed within copyright limits.
Ordering new items
To ask the Library to order new items, you can:
Where possible, electronic resources are sourced first to support equitable and sustainable access.
Please be aware that some ebooks have access limits. The Library will try to source unlimited ebook access where available. Publishers often place restrictions on etextbooks (for example, limiting the number of concurrent users) to encourage students to purchase their own copies.
The Library is committed to sourcing, where possible, at least one copy of physical textbooks and musical scores (for non-concert use) to support equitable access for students. These materials are intended as supplementary resources and are not designed to provide individual copies for every student.
If a resource is required for all students to use at the same time, such as for an open-book exam, we encourage the use of alternative materials available within the Library’s collections. Our Librarians are happy to assist in identifying suitable options.
Please note that ebooks from platforms such as Amazon, VitalSource, and other etextbook providers are typically licensed for individual purchase and are not available for Library acquisition or sharing.
Allow about 6–8 weeks for new items to be received. Films that require licence negotiation may take longer.
Pending items
Some items require additional tasks to be completed by Library staff before they can be made available for students. These tasks may include:
- reviewing copyright
- ordering new items
- moving items to the Short Loan collection.
When the Library has completed these tasks, the item will then be available to view.
Contact us via the online form if you require further information about pending items.
Copyright
We manage the electronic copying limits, reporting and other requirements of the educational statutory licence contained in the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) for readings used under that licence and made available through our service. Further information on copyright can be found via ServiceNow.