Course Readings

Create a reading list

You now need to create a list.

Lists can be created from scratch, or you can use an existing list.

In Canvas, choose from the following options.

screenshot of two boxes. Create a new list from scratch on the left of screen. Create list from an existing list on the right of screen.

 

 

 

Image of box containing the text create a new list from scratch

Screenshot of create new list screen. image shows the first step in the process with details for list name, list description and link to course

 

You can organise your reading list into sections by selecting either the default setting, or the Weeks option.

Screenshot of second step. Image shows how to create sections in a list. A drop down menu shows list can be organised by default setting or by weeks

 

Course Readings Weeks option defaults to 12 weeks. You can change this to suit your course.   

1. Select Create List.

Screenshot of creating a list organised by weeks. The screen show the number of weeks entered as 12.

 

2. Your list is now ready for readings to be added.

Screenshot of completed list sections organised by weeks.

 

You can choose to use a list you have used previously. This list can be edited, with resources added and deleted as necessary. Within Canvas, select Create List from an Existing List. You will see all lists that include you as a collaborator. 

Image of box with text create list from an existing list

Select Link course to this list to assign the list to the course you are currently in. It is now ready for you to edit and manage as necessary.

Note: if you accidentally assign the wrong list to the course, please contact the library rather than deleting the list. 

Screenshot with text heading select existing list. Course lists are shown. A red box has been placed around the option link course to this list.

 

Screenshot of drop down menu of options listed under the Add button. The option new section is enclosed in a red box.

 

 

If you would prefer the library to create your list, select the option from the home screen of Course Readings.

A screenshot of the home screen of Leganto Course Readings. There are two boxes with two options. One says create a new list from scratch, the other box says create list from an existing list. Below this is the text Ask your library to create your list.

 You can then upload file/s. Once you have added all your files, select Send file. The library's Course Readings team will review and contact you if necessary.

You can choose to add collaborators to a list. Collaborators can either be list owners or editors.

To add collaborators, select List Info and choose manage collaborators.

 Screenshot showing current course collaborators. The manage collaborators cog is to the lower right of the screen.

Once you have searched for a collaborator, you need to provide access permissions to the list. List owners can edit the list, add collaborators and delete a list. Editors can edit the list but cannot add any further collaborators or delete a list. The new collaborator will be notified that they have been added to the reading list.

Screenshot of manage collaborators. A list of collaborators is shown. Instructors are list owners and collaborators can edit list.

 

Additional sections can be added after a list has been created. Select Add and choose the New Section option. Sections can be reordered by clicking and dragging them to the desired location.

Screenshot of add button with drop down menu displaying different options. The new sections option is enclosed in a red box.