Find Resources: Resource Lists

student with reading materials

This page includes a video and step-by-step instructions about how to access resource lists for your modules.
Your resource list is an indispensable tool that brings together everything you should read for your module. Resource lists are a brilliant way to start organising your research.
You can access resource lists within your course’s Moodle site, Library Search and the Resource Lists website.

 


 

Accessing a resource list within Moodle

The quickest way to access the resource lists for a particular module is to locate them within the module's Moodle page:


1- Click the Course Index drawer button in the upper left corner of the page if it is not open yet.

open course index button

 

2- Look for Library Resource lists in the index. There can be one or multiple lists for a given course.

resource list embedded in course

 

Moodle


 

Finding resource list entries with Library Search

Starting with a module code

You can access recommended reading materials directly in Library Search: enter the course or module code in the search box.

library search box with example module code

 

The Library Search box is also located in the upper right corner of every Library guide page.

library guide search box with module code

 

In the search results, recommended items appear with a RESOURCE LIST badge.

resource list icon in search results

 

Starting with the tutor’s name

Alternatively, you can search for all the materials recommended by a particular tutor:

  1. Enter your tutor’s full name
  2. Select the Resource Lists option
  3. Filter by the module name

filtering search results by resource lists and module name

 

Finding a list on the Resource Lists website

Tutors use a dedicated website to compose lists which they embed into Moodle. You can consult this website linked below if you prefer.


To find a list, enter a module code or a tutor's name in the search box located at the top of the page.
resource lists module code search

 

You tutor may organise resources under different headings such as Essential, Recommended, Weekly or by topic.


To access electronic resources, click the “View Online” link.
To locate physical resources and check availability, click the “Available at […]” link.
list page with view online link and availability

 

Resource Lists

 


 

Creating Resource Lists

If you are a lecturer, consult the step-by-step guide to create reading lists in the academic staff guide.

 

Academic Staff Guide: Resource Lists