Add a Talis reading list

The Talis reading list block adds a block on the right-hand side of your Moodle space with a link to the reading list on Talis, as shown below. The block automatically links to the current academic year's Talis reading list(s) linked to the module code. The Moodle space for AR101-25/26 would automatically link to the 25/26 reading list(s) in Talis that has been linked to the module AR101.

Add the reading list block

1. Enable Edit mode.
2. Click the Open block drawer button on the right-hand side if not already open.
3. Click Add a block at the top of the block drawer.
4. Select Reading lists (Talis Aspire).

Hide or delete a reading list block

1. Enable Edit mode.
2. Click the Move icon to move a block.
3. Click the Edit menu and select:
   • Hide Reading lists (Talis Aspire) block to hide the reading list block from students, or
   • Delete Reading lists(Talis Aspire)block to remove the reading list block from the Moodle course

The Talis reading list activity adds a link(s) to an entire reading list or to one or more section(s) of a reading list. The activity can be added amongst the content on your Moodle course. You can choose to display the reading list or section(s) on a separate page or inline on a course page.

Add a reading list resource

1. Enable Edit mode .
2. Navigate to the section where the resource will be added.
3. Click Add an Activity or resource.
4. Select Talis Aspire Reading list.
5. Change the title, if appropriate. For example, "Week 2 reading list".
6. Select the Display option:
   • On a separate page - this adds a link that opens the reading list on a separate Moodle page. Students are taken to a separate page where the chosen reading list or reading list section(s) is displayed.
   • Inline on a course page - this displays the chosen reading list or reading list section(s) directly within the Moodle space 'course page'. Initially, the list is collapsed and can be expanded by clicking on the Reading list title. Students remain on the 'course page', simplifying the navigation.
7. Click the Link to reading list or section button.
8. If prompted, click Start to authenticate.
9. If the reading list has not automatically been selected, enter the name in the search box and select the reading list from the list.
10. Select whether to display the reading list or select a section, by clicking on the dropdown next to the search bar.
11. Click Save.