How do I add a web page or online video to an Aspire reading list?

  • Sign into Aspire (How do I do that?).
  • In a new tab visit the web page or online video you wish to add to an Aspire reading list.
  • Click on the Aspire bookmarklet button or the Talis extension icon in your browser window (How do I do that?).

An Aspire webpage will open. On the left side of the resource it will state if it is a ‘webpage’ or an ‘audio-visual document.’

If the resource type is incorrect click Edit resource, on the next page that opens change the Resource type to the one required from the drop-down menu. Once you are happy with the bookmark click Save in My Bookmarks.

Alternatively, if the resource type is correct click Save in My Bookmarks.

  • If the list you wish to add the resource to shows on the right, click Add to List. If it is not present, type the list into the search bar and it will appear, click Add to List. (You must ensure that the reading list you need has already been assigned to your ‘My Lists’ section How do I do that?).
  • Select the Importance level from the drop-down menu. You can choose the location of the resource on the list using the Select Position on the List drop-down menus. Notes for both the library and students can be added in the Notes
  • Once the above is complete click

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If you are adding a Box of Broadcasts programme

  • Click the Share button from the search result page before adding the programme to Aspire
  • Add this guidance to the Note for students (How do I do that?): 

If you've not already done so, you need to register for Box of Broadcasts before viewing - instructions here: https://faqs.aber.ac.uk/index.php?id=2875

If you have added a Vimeo video from Drama Online, add this guidance to the Note for students (How do I do that?): 

You will be prompted to log in to Vimeo when you click the View Online button. If you don't already have a Vimeo account, you can register for a Basic (free) one. They will request your name, an email address and a password. Please do not use your Aber password.

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