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Staff guide to Reading Lists Online |
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1. Structure your reading list by week or topic
Organise your recommendations by topic and by week helps students navigate to the content they need to read at a certain point of the module. Here are some example reading lists for inspiration:
Reading lists structured by topic: TOT_7_014, EBB_4_504, FAM_5_EDR
Reading lists structured by week: PSY_6_LSD, EDU_4_CNC, LAW_5_GEJ
2. Set the importance for each item on your reading list
Books on the reading list should be categorised based on their relative importance to help students prioritise their reading and also informs library purchase.
| Essential reading: | Core, high priority readings for the module that students must read in order to complete the module |
A maximum of 5 books per module in addition to other recommendations such as articles or papers. Multiple copies will be purchased for books in this category.
Essential items must be available in both digital and print formats to ensure fair and equal access for all students. If the book is not available as an e-book for library purchase, a chapter scan is required or the book will be categorised as Recommended. |
| Recommended reading: |
Supplementary texts which students are encouraged to read to gain a broad understanding of the subject |
A maximum of 5 books per module in addition to other recommendations such as articles or papers. Copies will be purchased but in fewer numbers. |
| Background reading: | Optional texts which are suggested for background subject area reading | A maximum of 10 books for taught modules. Background recommendations will be purchased if budget allows. |
3. Use student notes to guide students to the relevant reading
Use student notes to provide context to help students understand why the resources are chosen and focus on the relevant reading. Here are some example reading lists which offer guidance on what students are expected to read: EEE_4_ITR, PSY_6_LSD, EDU_4_CNC, TOT_5_011
4. Keep the reading list manageable to help students organise their workload
Lengthy reading lists can be overwhelming to students. Here is an example reading list that helps students plan and make choices about their reading: BBM_6_BMG
5. Diversify your reading lists
Include different types of resources such as journal articles, videos, audios, websites, chapters to support different learning styles. Review the reading list to consider a range of perspectives and authors to enrich student's experience, follow the guidelines from LSBU's Decolonising The Curriculum strategy. Here is an example reading list that offers different perspectives: BAE_4_POS