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Course Resources @ AUT – Students

Guidance for Students on using Course Resources lists

 

  Welcome to the Students guide to Course Resources @ AUT 

 

What is 'Course Resources'?

 

'Course Resources' are the electronic and/or print resources your lecturer has shared with you for your course.

Resources can be eBooks, journal articles, newspapers articles, webpages, videos, podcasts, blogs or images etc.


Course Resources lists enable you to:

  • access all the resources assigned for your course in a central, convenient place in Canvas
  • add private study notes and 'read statuses' to resources to keep track of your study
  • filter resources by section, type, importance level, read status, and availability
  • check the current availability and location of assigned print resources in the Library
  • apply a preferred referencing / citation style to resources
  • report broken links to librarians who will fix them
 

What are the rules of use?

 

Most resources shared with you through your Course Resources lists are subject to copyright restrictions.

AUT has purchased special licences allowing lecturers to share these resources with you for educational purposes. 

 

Under these copyright licence rules, students can:

  • download and/or print one copy of a resource for private study and research
    • use Assistive Technologies to assist engagement with a resource
    • use translation software to confirm understanding of a resource
 

Under these copyright licence rules, students cannot:

  • reproduce, distribute, sell or share copies or access with other people, including on social networking platforms
 

If you do not follow these rules, you will breach copyright regulations, and could face legal and disciplinary action.

 

How do I use Course Resources?

 

Access your Course Resources via the Course Resources tab in the navigation menu of your Canvas courses

 

 

To add a private Personal Note to a resource:

  1.  Login to Course Resources
  2.  Click the three dots button  to the right of the resource and select 'Personal note' in the drop down menu. 
  3.  Type your note in the box, then click Save. Repeat step two to edit or delete the Note.
 

 

To add a 'read status' to a resource on your list:

  1.  Login to Course Resources
  2.  Click the circle to the right of the resource and select a status
  3.  Click the symbol to change your status at any time
 

Setting a 'read status' can help you to plan ahead and keep track of your study

 

To filter the resources on your list, click the drop down menus at the top left of the list, and select your preferred filters:

You can apply a combination of filters

Table of Contents Type Filter
   section / week / topic resource format / category online or print availability
    'read status'
    importance level
    personal notes or no notes

Or, use the search bar at the top right of the list, to filter based on specific words or terms

 

Click the 'View Availability' button to check the availability and location of a print resource in the Library

    Take note of the Campus and Call Number* to find the item on the shelf in the Library

 

To reserve the item, or have it transferred to your preferred campus*:

  1.   Click the '# of Copies Available' button
  2.   Click the orange button: 'Request this item'
  3.   Wait to receive an email notification when the item is ready for pick near the Library help desk
 

*If the Call Number starts with a 2Hr or 3Day , the item is located in a Short Loan Collection, and cannot be transferred to another Campus

 

To make resources display as APA 7th references instead of titles:

 
  1.  Click 'Citation Style' in the top left of the list
  2.  Select American Psychological Association (APA) in the dropdown
 

Always CHECK if the reference is correct before using it

 

To export your course list:

  • Click the 'View & Export' button at the top right of the list
  • Selecting the format you would like to export to in the drop down menu
    • Please note reading lists are living documents → they may be altered after you export it!
 

Always CHECK that a reference is correct before using it

 

If a resource is available electronically, there will be a 'View Online' button next to it.

To access the resource, click the 'View Online' button. The resource will open in a new tab.

 
 

Note: If you are using an iOS device → Hold down the 'View Online' button then click 'Open in New Tab'


 

If the online resource is a scan (photocopy) of a print resource, it will have a cover page detailing the rules of use.

If the 'View Online' button leads to an error message, or the text is not 'highlightable', please Report the link as broken

 

 

Note: If you are using an iOS device → Hold down the 'View Online' button then click 'View digitisation in a new window'

 

If a link to an eResource on your Course Resources list is not working, let the library know so they can fix it:

  1.  Click the three dots button  to the right of the resource and select 'Report broken link'
  2.  Click 'Request a response' if you would like to be notified when the link has been fixed
  3.  Click 'Report'
 

Reported broken links are addressed from 8am to 4pm ; Monday to Friday, excluding Public Holidays and the Christmas/New Year Break.

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