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Reading Lists: Adding resources to a list that aren't in the library catalogue

This guide supports teaching staff with using Reading Lists.

Options for adding non-Library resources

Option 1: Search and add - use for resources you usually find in a library

Use the search function within Reading Lists and check the box to "Expand your search beyond UTS Library"

Option 2: Cite it bookmarklet - use for most types of resources including websites and the Library catalogue.

Install the Cite it! bookmarklet and use it to add items to the Reading List.

Option 3: Manual entry - use for tricky to locate items

Manually add in the details of a resource 

Search and add

Use the search function within Reading Lists and check the box to "Expand your search beyond UTS Library"

Cite it bookmarklet

Install the Cite it! bookmarklet and use it to add items to the Reading List. The Cite it! bookmarklet lets you automatically gather information from the web to populate your Reading List (e.g. from the Library catalogue, PubMed, Amazon). Any items added will automatically be checked against Library holdings for availability to decrease processing time.


Cite it! can be installed onto your browser from within Reading Lists.

  1. From your Reading List, click on settings and then click on Cite it!

  1. Drag Cite it! from the pop up panel to your bookmarks bar to install it.
  2. Click on the CiteIt! bookmarklet while on a resource page to send it to your Reading List. 
  3. Select if the resource is Required, Recommended or Further Reading.

Manual entry

Manually add in the details of a resource.