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Remembering H.R. Giger

It was announced yesterday that the renowned surrealist artist H.R. Giger, best known for his creation of the alien monster for the movie of the same name has died at the age of 74.

In addition to the unsettling and terrifying sets he created for Ridley Scott’s films, in the art world Giger is appreciated for his wide body of work in the fantastic realism and surrealistic genres. He was named to the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame in 2013.

H. R. Gigers Birth Machine sculpture in Gruyères, Switzerland

Library Learning Services have created a Resource List in remembrance of H.R. Giger for anyone interested in learning more about this fantastic artist and his works.

To view the list follow the link below to Resource Lists @ Edinburgh: Resource Lists @ Edinburgh – Remembering H.R. Giger

Resource lists are flexible and can be easily updated at any time. If you would like to suggest a resource to add to the list by all means drop us an email at Library.Learning@ed.ac.uk or send us a tweet @ResourceListsEd

We would love to hear from you.

More information on how to make the most of Resource Lists can be found on the Resource Lists using Talis Aspire webpage and the ResourceLists@Edinburgh Blog.

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Stephanie Farley

Library Learning Services Assistant

Changing Resource List Time Periods

Important service update

As part of the integration with Learn we have needed to change the way a semester time period is assigned to a Resource List.

We have created a short guide with screenshots further detailing the process.

Changing Resource List Time Periods (PDF)

What does this mean?

Where we previously had the following options:
-Semester One 2014/15
– Semester Two 2014/15
– Semester One & Two 2014/15

These have been removed and there is now a single option available:
– Session 2014/15

All Resource Lists for the next year should be assigned to this time period.

This new time period will cover 1st April 2014- August 2015 in order to accommodate schools whose teaching year falls outside the official semester dates.

What do I need to do?

If you are working on a draft list (i.e. an unpublished list) please change the time period for each of your draft lists now. Use IE (Internet Explorer) or Chrome to make the change.

This is a very simple process:
1. Go to the list
2. From the Edit drop down button
3. Click on ‘Set Time Period’
4. Select the new ‘Session 2014/15’ time period form the drop down list
5. Save
Note: The pop up box contains text saying it will publish the list with this save. Don’t worry it won’t publish your list. This is a bug in the system which is currently in development to be changed. Make the change and save, your list will remain unpublished until you click on the ‘publish’ button.

Semester Information

If you want to make it clear that a list is for a specific semester add extra information to the List Title.
E.g. Film and Other Art – Semester 2
Note: If the list covers both Semester One & Two there is no need to add this information to the List title.

Published lists for Session 2014/15

No action is required. We will change the time period information for you.
A guide will shortly be available via the blog and IS website describing, in more detail, how to create a list and assign time periods.

In the meantime, if you have any questions, please get in touch.

More information on how to make the most of Resource Lists can be found on the Resource Lists using Talis Aspire webpage and the ResourceLists@Edinburgh Blog.

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Stephanie Farley

Library Learning Services Assistant

Flexibility with Resource Lists Structures

Univeristy of Ediburgh Logo Resource Lists using Talis Aspire provide a great deal of room to experiment and find the structure that best suits your course.

Some courses prefer to format their lists by weeks in the semester, others by topic and yet others by essay questions or the relevance of each resource.

To demonstrate this the Library Learning Services team have created a selection of List Guides and example lists on ResourceLists@Edinburgh including examples of a variety of resources and explaining the additional features available for your use.

Visit the Library Guides webpage at ResourceLists@Edinburgh to browse through the example lists for ideas on how Resource Lists can benefit your course.

More information on how to make the most of Resource Lists can be found on the Resource Lists using Talis Aspire webpage and the ResourceLists@Edinburgh Blog.

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Stephanie Farley

Library Learning Services Assistant

Importing an existing reading list or bibliography into Resource Lists

As well as having the ability to bookmark an article or book from the web or the library catalogue, Resource Lists using Talis Aspire also has the ability to import your reading list from an existing bibliography or reference document.

You can export any bibliographic/citation list from your reference managing software such as EndNote, RefWorks, CiteULike, Zotoro etc. and upload this directly into My Bookmarks for use in any of your Resource Lists.

We’ve created a step by step guide with instructions and screenshots of the process: RIS file importing (PDF)

Additionally, Queen Margaret University have created two excellent video tutorials on how to export from EndNote desktop and EndNote web, how to save and then how to import your bibliographies into Talis Aspire.

EndNote Desktop Tutorial

EndNote Web Tutorial

More information on how to make the most of Resource Lists can be found on the Resource Lists using Talis Aspire webpage and the ResourceLists@Edinburgh Blog.

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Stephanie Farley

Library Learning Services Assistant

Resource Lists using Talis Aspire

Q. What is a Resource List and what does it look like?

Resource Lists using Talis Aspire allows lecturers to connect with their students by creating dynamic reading lists that contain notes for students and item information for library staff.

Here is a a short 1.21minute film created by Talis Aspire to explain some of the benefits and features.

The University of Edinburgh Resource Lists homepage:

Here is an example of a list currently being used by the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies:

If you would like to create a Resource List for your class all it takes is a few simple steps to get started:

Contact the IS Helpline to request access (IS.Helpline@ed.ac.uk).
Accept the email invitation to register as a List Creator.
Install the bookmarklet tool to your browser. This is a quick and simple process and you only need to do it once.

More information on getting started and how to make the most of Resource Lists can be found on the Resource Lists using Talis Aspire webpage and the ResourceLists@Edinburgh Blog.

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Library Learning Services Assistant

The thinking behind ResourceList bookmarks explained

Resource Lists are created by ‘bookmarking’ resources. A bookmark can be created from any item that has a URL (web address). This can include links to resource list items such as books, book chapters, e-books, journal articles and websites.

In the video below, Talis Aspire explain their thinking and processes around the development of bookmarks as a tool.

More information is available on the Resource Lists using Talis Aspire webpage and the ResourceLists@Edinburgh Blog.

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Library Learning Services Assistant

Resource Lists @ Edinburgh are managed by Library Learning Services at the University of Edinburgh Library.

For more information on our service please visit our Resource Lists using Talis Aspire website.

We are more than happy to to visit your School or department to discuss Resource Lists, and also provide demonstrations and hands-on experience workshops.

If you have any enquires or would like to discuss Resource Lists with us or arrange a workshop or demonstration, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Email: Library.Learning@ed.ac.uk

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Resource Lists made even easier

Did you know that Library Learning Services are able to take your existing Reading List and turn it into a Resource List for you?

At your request we can turn your Reading List into a Resource List, creating the initial list for you at resourcelists.ed.ac.uk then placing it back in your hands for publishing at a time of your own choosing.

Part of this service also includes providing a summary of the items on your list, books, journals and articles, with information on how many are held and at what locations within the University of Edinburgh Libraries.

We will provide information on how to edit and maintain your Resource List once it has been handed over to you, and are available to answer questions and provide Resource List guidance during every step of the academic year.

Additional training and assistance in the maintenance of the Resource Lists can be arranged by contacting Library.Learning@ed.ac.uk.

If you would like to send us your reading list there are a few important pieces of information that will help us provide you with the best possible service:

Required information for Resource List creation (PDF)

More information is available on the Resource Lists using Talis Aspire webpage and the ResourceLists@Edinburgh Blog.

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Stephanie Farley

Library Learning Services Assistant

Resource Lists and the University’s Accessible and Inclusive Learning Policy

The Accessible and Inclusive Learning policy became active as of the 1st of August 2013. The full policy is available for download: Accessible and Inclusive Learning policy (PDF)

How can ResourceLists@Edinburgh help compliance with the Accessible and Inclusive Learning policy?

The policy mandates that:

Course outlines and reading lists shall be made available at least 4 weeks before the start
of the course.

Reading lists at this stage may focus on the core texts only (where they are used). Additional reading may be provided nearer to the start date of the course.

Resource Lists can be created quickly, published at any point, can be edited, added to, and updated throughout the semester. This means no waiting around for handbooks to be published or for a reading list to be complete. Resource Lists can be published with just the core (essential) resources and then updated at a later time.

Reading lists shall indicate priority and/or relevance.

Resource Lists provide three indications of priority/relevance:

Essential
Recommended
Further Reading

These are easily set by selecting from a drop-down list.

It’s not necessary for the entire Resource List to be prioritised, but the list should indicate which resources are considered to be key (Essential or Recommended) to understand themes within the course and those which are supplementary (Further Reading). The policy allows that in some subjects it may be necessary that students prioritise reading lists for themselves (in such cases this should be reflected and clearly stated in the learning outcomes of the course and should be assessed, otherwise it is not justified), if this is the case, notations can be applied to the Resource List in order to communicate this to the students.

Remember, we can help you.

Library staff are available to create new Resource Lists for Course Organisers, and once created we will hand over the list or lists for ongoing maintenance.