Support for Teaching

The university's reading lists system, Talis, allows you to create lists of core reading (required, or mandatory reading), or additional reading for your module, or programme.

Through Talis you can order books, e-books, DVDs and other resources for your students for teaching.  Lecturers are expected to update their module reading lists in advance of teaching, giving sufficient notice for Library Services staff to be able to review the list and make any acquisitions for items not currently in stock.

Although they are called 'reading lists', your list may contain a variety of sources including videos, web links, images, as well as links to books, e-books and journal articles.

Reading lists will be available online, accessed through WebLearn, or directly on London Metropolitan University - reading lists

They're a key way of encouraging engagement with resources as they let students plan their study with access to required module reading and can link to electronic resources and live library catalogue records.

For more information see the Reading lists: a guide for academics.

We encourage you to discuss new resources with your Academic Liaison Librarian.

Ideally most new items for modules should be added to reading lists prior to the start of the new academic year.  You can also add items throughout the course of the academic year but remember it may take some time for materials to be acquired.  Always remember to press Publish when you have made any changes to your reading lists.