Reading List Builder Using Lessons in
TRACS
Reading List Builder (RLB)
Starting with Reading List Builder via TRACS can be a huge timesaver when developing course readings.
Many of the resources listed individually on this guide are searchable using Start Your Research, and Reading List Builder is based on Start Your Research content.
Getting Started
To use RLB, you’ll be activating access in a TRACS site. In TRACS click on:
Site Info Edit Tools Content Delivery
Next choose Lessons Rename title accordingly and/or add multiple
instances needed (ie Week 1, Week 2, etc.) Continue
Site Info Edit Tools
Here’s What It Will Look Like:
Content Delivery Lessons Continue
Begin Adding Content to Lessons Page
Lessons can be broken down by week or unit
Next Start Adding Content
Add content Add external tool Click on “Reading List” Name list Save
Creating the Reading List
Once you have saved your list, you will need to click on it to add it to your page. Click “Use Selected Item”
Next, you might see this page. Click “Continue WITHOUT Copying”
Begin Building Your Reading List
Search by article title, author, book, etc.
Search Results
Use the buttons to add or remove items from the
reading list
Organize the Readings
Create Folders Drag & drop Add URLS Remove readings
Building Your Reading List
Create Folders by Week or Date
Add to folders by using the pull down option
Need help?
Contact Us! Ask a Librarian:
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Head of Research, Instruction, and Outreach Lisa Ancelet: [email protected]
Electronic Resources Librarian: Stephanie Larrison: [email protected]
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