About

The Library uses the Talis Aspire platform to manage reading lists for students:

Benefits for your students

• Easy and effective way to find and access subject resources
• Direct list access from LMS via the “Library & study resources” block or through an embedded link in the LMS
• Students can also search for and access lists via the Reading lists link on the Library web page

Benefits for teaching staff

• Self-publish your list to make it available immediately
• Control the creation of your subject's list and easily add resources to it by directly bookmarking using the 'drag and drop' interface
• View analytics on student use of resources
• Direct communication with the Library for ordering, digitising and placing resources in high demand collections
• Can help to ensure copyright compliance

How the library can help

• Advise on relevant resources
• Embedding a reading list in LMS
• Support formatting and troubleshooting
• Purchase new and additional resources
• Manage copyright and licensing agreement requirements
• Digitise chapters and articles, in accordance with copyright regulations
• Place relevant resources in high demand collections and monitor usage to ensure equitable access for students