Using the Library Reading List in Canvas

How do I request items not owned by UTSA Libraries for course readings?

For a current course in Canvas: follow the steps on the Request New Items page. The UTSA Libraries team will work with you to get items not already held by the library if available.

If you are requesting a new item for a course that is not yet available in Canvas, please email your request to libreserve@utsa.edu as far in advance as possible.

What are the preferred browsers?

The Library Reading List tool works best in Firefox and Chrome. For the best experience, don't use Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, or Safari.

Why can't my students see my Reading List?

Confirm that your List is Published and linked to your course. If a List is in a Draft mode, students won't be able to view it. Click on "My list is ready" button  to publish.

I can't find a journal article or book with the Library Search in the Library Reading List tool.  What are my options?

We'll be happy to help you find the resources you need! Please contact us by using the Chat window in the bottom right of our website. You may also contact your subject librarian or email Library Reserve at: libreserve@utsa.edu.

How can I link to an e-book chapter?

Depending on an e-book platform, we may be able to link to a chapter, or in other cases we will have to link to the entire e-book.

Search for the chapter using the Library Search function in Reading Lists in Canvas and add it. If you are not able to find the chapter this way, you can try searching directly in Library Quick Search outside Canvas and limit to book chapters available online.

Still no luck? Email Library Reserve at: libreserve@utsa.edu.

What is Favorites?

Favorites is a way to save items to a reusable collection instead of a specific list. See Favorites for more information.

How do I report a broken link or other issues with Library Reading List?

Please email Library Reserve at: libreserve@utsa.edu.

How do I re-use a Reading List in multiple sections / courses?

If you wish to re-use the same List in multiple sections / courses, you may add other courses using the Manage link to course option on a List menu. Only the current courses will appear on the association dropdown.

If you wish to create a customized version of a List for another course, use the Duplicate option, edit the list copy, and then link to a correct course. 

If another instructor wants to work together on course readings or reuse the List you created, add them to your List as a Collaborator. Collaborators may associate the same List with their courses, or Duplicate your List to create a copy for additional customization.

Can my Teaching Assistant create a new Reading List or request a new book through Library Reading List? 

When an instructor adds a TA to a Canvas course, it does not automatically create permissions for the TA in Library Reading List. The instructor must create a Reading List and add the TA as a Collaborator in the Reading List.

Can I access a Reading List on a mobile device?

Yes! Log into Canvas, select your course, and then access the Reading List via the link on the left.