MyReadingList
What is MyReadingList?
MyReadingList is the Library’s online reading list service providing students with direct access to reading list material and resources. MyReadingList links directly to all library resources, print and online (journal articles, book chapters etc), as well as other resources too.
As MyReadingList links access via Loop, adding the MyReadingList activity to the module Loop page is essential.
Learn more about this service with our MyReadingList demonstration video above, and then view our sample demo list to see it in action.
Go straight to the MyReadingList landing page and see all your current lists in one place.
Staff: See any reading lists which you have created or been added to.
Students: See any module's reading list which has been activatedin Loop by your lecturer.
If you don't see your list here, please contact subject.team@dcu.ie
Here are some brief FAQs on MyReadingList. We aim to create a full LibraryGuide to MyReadingList throughout the year also.
See the sections below this for how to get started with MyReadingList, and how to add it to Loop to ensure it is activated for students.
Q. Do I need to make a list?
A. You do not need to make a list, but there are advantages to creating a Reading List.
Students have their reading lists all collated in one place (as more modules use MyReadingList, and streamline the process of searching for books and articles – all with one click!
It makes ordering material easier, as any items on a MyReadingList will be checked for ordering to ensure we have adequate access.
MyReadingList also provides quick analytics, so we can see if material is being engaged with,
Having a MyReadingList for your module also allows you to digitise certain book chapters or articles for your module, to allow greater access. See our Requesting Resources for Teaching page for more info.
Q. Once a list is created, can it be edited?
A. Yes, definitely. MyReadingList aims to be a living list, and can be updated/edited at any time.
Q. Who sees a MyReadingList list?
A. Any MyReadingList lists created for a specific module are only visible to students enrolled on that module.
Lecturers will see lists they have created themselves or which the Library has listed them as an instructor on.
Q. Where can I see MyReadingList?
A. Both staff and students can go directly to the MyReadingList landing page and see lists. As above, students will only see lists if they are added to Loop, and staff will see lists they have been listed on.
Q. Can I edit any Module information?
A. Yes, please contact us and we can update any module information.
Q. Can I see if students are using the list?
A. You can see student analytics for a reading list on the right-hand sidebar.
Q. Will my lists save each year?
Yes, reading lists will roll over from the previous year, similar to Loop. A snapshot of the list is saved at the end of each year, to be archived with that year's module. The MyReadingList is then rolled over to the new year and ready to be carried on.
Q. Can I create a single reading list for two or more modules/joint modules?
A. No, unfortunately a reading list can only be associated with a single module/Loop page.
A module may have more than one reading list associated with it, however, but a list itself can only be associated to one module at a time.
Q. Can I create a reading list for my ad hoc / auxiliary module?
A. All reading lists must be associated with the primary Loop page, as we would receive it from Banner. We can however create different MyReadingLists for specific strands/topics within a module, and associate them all to the primary Loop page. Students would then see mutliple list options for the module and can choose accordingly
Once you are ready to create a MyReadingList for your module, there are two options available:
1.The Library team will set up, and can create, your online module reading list(s) for you.
All you have to do is send your reading list to subject.team@dcu.ie and include the following information:
- Instructor name(s) and school
- Module name and code
- Number of students taking the module
- Indicate which items are essential or supplementary reading
2. Or, if you would prefer creating one yourself, you can start on this yourself. We have created a short playlist of videos to help you get started, which are also available at the end of this page too.
To start making a reading list, you can go directly to the MyReadingList landing page, use the +Create List option, and start your list. We will receive a notification that you have created a reading list once you start adding items, and we will then associate it with the course on our side, and can follow up on anything if needed.
*Note: Currently, if you do not see a Create List option, we may first need to quickly add you to the MyReadingList system. Email us at subject.team@dcu.ie to be added, and you wll then get the Create List option*
To ensure we can accurately match a MyReadingList to its correct module, we ask that you name your 'list title' using the module code AND the 5-digit CRN, as you would see it on Loop - e.g. ABC1234_98765. The 'list description' would typically be the module title along with any other info.
You will have noticed we continually stress the importance of adding MyReadingList to your module's Loop page, once a list is created.
This is because Loop is the essential lynchpin to connect a MyReadingList to students.
Students can access a MyReadingList in mutiple ways, however, this only works for them if it has been correctly added to Loop in the first place.
A specific module's MyReadingList is only available to students enrolled on that module, so it must be added to Loop in order to see the correct student cohort.
The student view on MyReadingList, and any other access to it, is populated by Loop.
In short, if it's not on Loop, no students will have access to it!
See the accompanying video on how to add MyReadingList to Loop, as well as quick info on other access points
See our MyReadingList How to videos below.
Use the video featured to get started and then browse the playlist in YouTube to see videos on: MyReadingList, Adding to Loop, Getting Started, Adding and editing sections, Adding books/chapters/articles, Requesting digitised content, and Publishing your list.