Readings Online

Readings Online enables staff to add, organise and control their subject readings and ensures copyright compliance in their subjects.

Readings Online platform update

Readings Online will transition to a new platform from 30 June 2026.

Subjects commencing from Semester 2, 2026 onwards

These subjects will use the new Readings Online platform, which will be available in the LMS from 30 June 2026.

Subjects commencing before Semester 2, 2026 (27 July 2026)

These will continue to use the current Readings Online platform until the end of the year.

Reading list migration

  • Semester 2, 2025 reading lists have already been migrated to the new platform.
  • Semester 1, 2026 reading lists are currently being migrated and will be available from January 2027.

Embedded LMS readings

Please note that embedded readings within LMS subject pages will not be automatically updated when the new system goes live. The Readings Online team will begin updating embedded readings from 30 June and will complete this work by 17 July.

If you would prefer to update your own embedded readings, instructions are available on the embed readings into an LMS page.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Readings Online team.

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What is Readings Online?

Readings Online is a service that staff can use to add and manage readings within their subjects. It presents readings in a copyright compliant form. Staff can link to Readings Online in the LMS, providing quick access to all the associated subject readings in one location, in an organised consistent manner.

Readings Online can be used to provide students with access to journal articles, books, book chapters and book excepts, in addition to adding links to websites and other types of materials. The Readings Online collection can also be exported in two different file types and used to:

  • Create bibliographies and reference lists
  • Import them into a citation manager.

Benefits of using the service

  • Provides an easy-to-use, quick access interface for students.
  • Easy reuse of the reading lists in the following years.
  • Enables staff to deliver a consistent experience for students.
  • Provides readings in an accessible format.
  • Provides statistics on student access and use of each reading material.

Teaching and learning applications

Staff can begin exploring Readings Online within Canvas by using their playpen in order to see how it integrates with the LMS. To get started follow the Readings Online user guide.

Any content created in a Readings Online playpen can be migrated to subject spaces by contacting Readings Online.

Direct linking to Readings in the LMS

Direct linking also known as embedded Readings can now be handled in the Readings Online platform eReserve Plus.

To be able to embed your readings into your subject modules in the LMS you must first have an active reading list set up in eReserve Plus. Then just follow the simple process that is outlined in our Readings Online user guide.

Support and resources

Readings Online is supported by the Readings Online team.