There are two options available to Academic staff:

Follow the instructions in the Reading List Handbook to start building your list. You may wish to attend a training session to help you get started.

Reading lists created/amended by academic staff will be treated as High Priority and Library staff will endeavor to complete checks within 5 days.

If you need assistance, contact the reading list team.

If you would like Library staff to build your reading list please submit it within these designated deadlines:

Lists submitted after this will be dealt with on a first come first served basis. While every effort will be made to have lists ready for the start of teaching it will not be possible to guarantee that lists received after the deadline will be completed for week one of teaching.

Send your reading list information to the Reading List Service email account.

Reading lists to be created/amended by Library staff will be treated as Medium Priority. This means library staff will endeavor to complete the work within 20 working days.

The University Library is committed to working with teaching staff to identify and provide resources which support teaching and learning. 

• Teaching staff should ensure reading lists are available and updated regularly.
• Teaching staff should ensure new resources are requested at least four weeks before courses start to allow Library staff sufficient time to complete purchase requests.
• Teaching staff should comply with the terms of the University CLA Licence.
• Library staff will manage the service on behalf of staff and students, including integration with MyPlace and the rollover of reading lists each academic year.
• Library staff will engage with teaching staff to encourage the creation of reading lists. Training sessions and support will be offered throughout the year.
• Library staff will review reading list content, make purchasing decisions, fix broken links and offer advice where necessary.