Using the Library Reading List in Canvas

When your List is ready to be published and made visible to students, click the "My list is ready" button.

Make sure the list is linked to a course.

Draft mode will change to Published.  Once a list is published, it cannot be unpublished.

A Reading List must be linked to a Canvas course when published to be accessible to students in that course. One list may be linked to multiple courses.

Make sure the course name appears in the header. If not, you may link to a course two ways:

1. Click on Link to course and select appropriate course(s). 
2. Click on the List menu > Manage link to course.

Students will click Tools on the course menu and select Library Reading List (LIB) to access your course readings.

You can also create shareable links and embed them as needed in your course or syllabus. You can create shareable links to:

• Lists
• Sections 
• Individual Items

Point your cursor to the right-hand side of a List, Section or Item to bring up the share icon  and follow the steps. 

Before uploading any files to your reading list, ensure that your use of the resource complies with U.S. copyright law and fair use guidelines. UTSA Libraries is not responsible for reviewing copyright for your files. If you have questions, please review Copyright and Fair Use Guidelines at UTSA or contact copyright@utsa.edu.