Reading Lists support for students
Essential/required readings for each course are listed on the Courtauld VLE. Library staff work together with faculty staff to prepare readings for your course and get them listed on the VLE.
Essential course readings
Students will access their core readings on the VLE via:
- Links to Courtauld Library e-books and e-journal articles
- Links to Senate House Library e-books or e-journal articles. Students need to make sure they set up their Senate House Library membership (see FAQs) at the start of their course as most modules make use of SH online resources
- Links to scans from physical books within the Courtauld Library
- Links to items identified in Library Search as part of the ‘Reading List Reference’ section of the Courtauld Library. Where no e-book or e-journal exists, and scanning is not possible because of copyright restrictions, we will add books to this collection, which is for in-house use only. Any book which can only be accessed physically within the library will be clearly marked on your VLE course reading list.
Recommended, further and other readings
Further or recommended readings are not supplied as links in the VLE, but most will be available in the Library. Ask Library staff if you need any assistance finding anything. Students are expected as far as possible to develop their research skills and go beyond their reading lists to find resources that are relevant to their subject area. The Library offers lots of help with this; for instance you might consider booking a 1-2-1 appointment with one of our friendly and expert librarians. Take a look at our Skills and Support page for more information.
If there is something you’d like to have access to that the Library don’t seem to have, please ask a member of Library staff. We can advise on whether the item is available at either Senate House or King’s, or whether we can purchase the item for you or access it via interlibrary loan.
FAQs
How can I tell if a book is a Reading List Reference book?
RLREF books have red dots on their spines and red bookmarks inside.
When searching the library catalogue, these books will also be clearly marked as being in the Reading List Reference section with the corresponding course details.
Where is the Reading List Reference collection?
Turn left as you come into the library and then left again, up and down the small flights of stairs. The RLREF section will be in front of you and the books will be clearly marked. Or just ask at the Helpdesk as you come in!
How do I get a Senate House Library membership?
Courtauld staff and students can become members of Senate House Library and access both their physical and e-resources. Some course required readings will only be available via Senate House, so membership is essential. For information on the library and how to register as a member, see the Senate House section of the Courtauld website.
One of the links to a required reading on my course list isn’t working. What can I do?
Get in touch with us at readinglists@courtauld.ac.uk with the name of the course and the reading details.