The University of Exeter has mandated that all taught modules must have a library managed Reading List. The Reading Lists Policy in the TQA Manual lays out expectations from both sides.
The deadline for term two lists is Friday 25th November 2022. We can still receive term two lists after this date but cannot guarantee they will be completed on time.
We can accept a partial list at this early stage and you can send edits later when you know more about what's on your list. Please send your list as a word document if possible.
Please note that by sending your reading list to the Library, you consent to your University email address being shared with e-resource vendors. This is done solely for the purposes of providing you with free electronic access to desk copies of any titles appearing on the reading lists you send to us. If you have any concerns about this data processing activity or do not wish for your data to be used in this way, please contact readinglists@exeter.ac.uk to discuss and receive a more detailed explanation.
The Library Reading List Team turn your reading lists from word documents into accessible online course resources using software called Talis Aspire. We put links to these Reading Lists on your ELE module pages so they are easy for students to find.
We support students and staff in getting the most out of the Library and the resources paid for by your departments. The library team manages the work of tracking down catalogue links and scanning chapters and articles. We are able to ensure copyright compliance and improve resource accessibility.
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When we develop a Reading List we are able to check that the Library has sufficient access to the materials required. We will discuss options with you when necessary due to budgetary restraints or the inaccessibility of materials. Where available, we will obtain free electronic desk copies of titles that appear on your reading list on your behalf, that you can use in planning your teaching and assessment. We will always do our utmost to provide high quality access to the resources you and your students need.
In 2012 we started a reading list service that was a basic digital replacement for photocopies held in our ‘High Demand’ collection. Since 2012 we have expanded and developed the service and as of 2019-20 we are doing around 1,500 lists using Talis Aspire software embedded by LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability) into ELE and all created alongside other library services by 18 trained members of staff. The reading list service is administered by Sue Abbott (Digital Library Manager) and Simon Foote (Taught Courses Support Coordinator).
Your Liaison Librarians are available for help and support.
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