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Library Course Readings in Canvas (Pilot Phase)

Creating a reading list

  1. Click on Readings & Resources New
  2. Click on the Create new list button to start a list from scratch
  3. If you already have a list for the course, click the Create List button on the top left.
  4. Add the Reading List title. You also have the option to add a description and a link to the course it will be a part of.
  5. Click Next
  6. From here you can choose how your list will be divided up, by modules, weeks, units, or just default, which will allow you to sections and title them as you wish.
  7. Select Create List

Adding sections to your reading list

1. Select Add and then New Section

2. Enter the Title for the section, for example, Module 1 Readings 

3. (Optional) Provide a description for section

4. (Optional) Decide when to make readings available by calendar 

5. Select Add

Editing sections in your reading list

To edit your section:

1. Click the ellipses (3 dots).

2. Select Edit Section. You also have the option to delete, copy, export, and print from this menu.

3. Make the desired changes.

4. Click Save