Reading Lists
The University of Alberta Library uses Talis Aspire. Get started with the steps below!
Talis Aspire Reading Lists Benefits
Questions? Email: coursemat@ualberta.ca
Creating a Reading List
Please use Google Chrome to create your reading lists.
Step 1
Install the Extension
For Chrome, go to the Talis Aspire Reading Lists Bookmarking extension and click "Add to Chrome." Using another browser? Check your app store for Talis Aspire, or Talis Support.
Detailed instructionsStep 2
Create your List
Create a reading list in Talis Aspire. Title your list according to its code in BearTracks - example ANTHR 208 LEC-A1: Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology.
Detailed instructionsStep 3
Organize your List
Organize your reading list by topic, weeks, or any other category.
Detailed instructions Video tutorialStep 4
Gather Resources
Find resources either from the library or online. Use the Talis Aspire bookmarking extension to bookmark resources and add them to your list.
Detailed instructions Video tutorialStep 5
Request a Review
Instructors: click on "Review & Publish" to notify Library staff of your reading list.
Detailed instructionsStep 6
Add your List to eClass
Instructors: add your reading lists to eClass for convenient access for students.
Detailed instructionsVideo Tutorial - integrate entire list Video Tutorial - integrate sectionsTalis Aspire Reading List Benefits
Instructors
- Library staff will review your list to ensure:
- List details are accurate
- Print items added to Course Materials for short-term loan
- Links are verified for off campus access
- Copyright compliance
- Chapter requests are digitized within copyright limits
- Add resources quickly and easily with the Talis Aspire Chrome Extension
- Update your list at any time
- Access Analytics (under View menu) that will indicate usage of resources on your list
Students
- Create lists for assignments that keep resources together in one place
- No need to create accounts on different database platforms
- Print location information at your fingertips
- Immediately accessible links that work from off campus
- Add notes, reading intentions, and track your progress