Reading lists

What it is

Lists of recommended books for each class or subject.

Why it matters

Guides pupils to the right reading without searching blind.

When to use it

Teachers create lists; pupils see them and find the books in the library.

Who uses it

Administrator

How to get here

1. Sign in as Administrator (see Signing in).
2. In the left menu, click Library to open it.
3. Click Reading lists.

What you see

Reading lists · click the picture to enlarge

Buttons on this screen

• New reading list — opens a form to add a new one. See Filling in the form below.

Filling in the form

1. Click the New reading list button at the top right.
2. Fill in the boxes. Boxes marked with a red * must be filled in (1 on this form).
3. Click Save at the bottom. If something is missing, the box turns red and tells you what to fix.

The form: Reading lists · click the picture to enlarge

The fields

Field	Type	What to enter, and why
Title *	text	A clear name for the list, such as Summer reading for Class 5.
Class / section	choose	Pick the class or section this reading list is for.
Subject	choose	Optional. Pick the subject this reading list belongs to.
Published	switch	Turn on to show the list to the class and parents now.
Notes	long text	Optional. Any extra guidance for pupils reading this list.

Types: text — type it in · number — digits only · date — click and pick from the calendar · choose — click and pick one from the list · pick one — click one of the options · switch / tick box — click to turn on or off · long text — type as much as you need · file — click to attach a file from your computer.

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