Add Items to Your Reading List
1. To add an item to your Reading List, click on "+Add" button.
Add Library Resources
2. For library resources, choose "Search the library". To search for resources in the Adelphi Library, enter the areas in which to search for into the search box. The options are "Adelphi University Libraries Search", "Library Catalog", "Streaming Media", "Course Reserves", "Newspapers", and "Alma". Choosing "Adelphi University Libraries" is recommended to find everything the library owns and subscribes to.
3. It is recommended that you choose "Advanced Search".
4. Search by Keyword ("Any field"), "Title", "Author", "ISBN", or "ISSN". You may add as many lines as you wish. Choose the type. Either "contains" or "contains the exact phrase". You can also limit the search by "Publication/Creation date" and including records without full-text access. Click the "Search" button.
5. Choose the correct resource by clicking on it. "More details" will provide Location and Loan Rules. Choose "Add to - List" and which section you wish to add the resource to.
6. Add tags to item: Faculty can use this to communicate with students about this item. Options include "Required", "Recommended", "Further", "New Streaming Media - Duration". Tags also allow you to request that a item be scanned by choosing "Digitize".
7. Choose to "Add & Edit" or simply "add" the item to the list and section.
8. When choosing "Add & Edit", you can add and edit information for the item. Options include the "Title", "Type of Resource", "Item Actions", "Links & Availability", "Item details", "Library Discussion", and "Related Items". You may also add a "Private Note".
9. Clicking "Save" will add the resource to the appropriate section.
Add and Upload Files
1. To upload files, click the "+Add" button and choose "Upload files".
2. Choose the file type and then add the file.
3. Make sure that the document has the right type and title. Remember to "Provide Copyright information". If you need library assistance, choose "I need help determining copyright status".
4. Click "Next".
5. Add item details.
6. Click "Next".
7. Remember to "Add the Section" and "Information for Students".
8. Click "Add".
Add Web Content
1. To add web content, use the "Cite it!" button. Under "Settings" choose "Cite it!"
2. Choose the "Bookmarklet" option and drag and drop the "Cite it!" to your bookmarks.
3. Go to the website that you want to add to your Reading Lists and hit the "Cite It!" button. Provide general information, details and information for students.
4. Select the appropriate Reading List and choose the week or section. Click on "Add". The web content will now appear in your Reading Lists.
NOTE: Please note that not all web content can be added to the Reading Lists through the Cite it! feature. Choose "Supported sites" to see which websites work with the Cite it! option.