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Resource Lists: Guide for Staff: Introduction

This guides aims to support academic staff with managing their Talis Resource Lists.

This guide provides information about how to set up and build resource lists using the Talis Resource Lists tool.

Further guidance on QMU policies and practices around resource lists can be found here: 

Key dates

For new lists and updates to existing lists, please be aware of the following timescales:

  • Semester 1 modules and modules taught over both semesters: 30th May (preceding start of Semester 1)
  • Semester 2 modules: 30th October (preceding start of Semester 2)

To avoid student dissatisfaction, please aim to publish your reading lists ahead of the advertised deadlines if at all possible. Processing time for new items can vary considerably, so please anticipate eight working weeks for your list to be checked and for items to be ordered, arrive and be processed.

Why use Talis Resource Lists?

1. The user-friendly interface and bookmark tool make it easy for you to add resources at any time

2. The lists are openly available so students can access them easily online (including without access to Canvas)

3. The list entries link students directly to journal articles and web pages and connect to the library catalogue to let students know where they can find the print books

4. Features for students include setting reading intentions, adding personal notes and downloading formatted references

6. As soon as lists are edited and republished, changes are immediately visible

 

Training and support is available from your liaison librarian - you can email them direct or book an appointment here.

Important to know before starting

Note: Talis lists work best with Chrome.

Direct link to QMU Talis page: https://qmu.rl.talis.com/index.html

Before you start, you must first complete steps 1 and 2, and read step 3 which applies to all paragraphs.

Talis Resource List Video Tutorial for QMU Academics