Alma Primo VE Training

Step 1: Create a Reading List in Canvas

• In Canvas, select course and click Course Materials Organizer on the left menu 
• Follow the on-screen instructions to create your list 

Step 2: Add Items to Your List in Many Ways

• Add library readings with the Search the Library option 
• Add items from the web with the Cite It! extension
• Import references using the AI Syllabus assistant or in RIS or BibTex format
• Upload your own personal files  

Step 3: Organize Your List

• Create sections tailored to your syllabus  
• Sort your list in a variety of ways 
• Add tags for required and optional readings 

Step 4: Publish and Share Your List with Students

• Click My List is Ready when you are finished adding items. There are two checkboxes.
  • Send List to Library: The library will check any library materials on your list, but will not check websites and uploaded files. Physical items may require additional processing time. These items are ready when their status shows Complete. 
  • Publish List to Students: The list will be shared with your students! 

• Collect items from the Library, web & personal files in one list with a single shareable link for easy access
• Tailor resource lists for your course(s)
• Expedite library processing time to make course readings available to students on time
• Collaborate with other instructors for shared course(s)
• Organize, modify & reuse lists in future semesters
• Diversify curriculum with e-books, journal articles, websites, videos & more to engage students 
• Share a live view of library resources: availability & location for each item
• Track access and usage of readings
• Gauge use of library items, justifying the purchase of new resources to support course needs
• Support accessibility compliance by linking to accessible library resources.