The idea of co-creation is not new. However, with the development of integrated reading list platforms such as Leganto (our reading lists system), students now have the opportunity to recommend, comment and discuss reading list materials.

The Library has offered a book recommendation service for students for many years. Students at all levels value this service, which gives them the opportunity to help develop our print and e-Book collections. Please encourage students to make suggestions for books they require, especially for dissertations and projects. 

The principle of encouraging students as learning partners and the value of student voice could extend into the module readings. This also provides an opportunity to diversify reading lists.  Other universities have tried this successfully (see links below).

Further information about co-creation of reading lists

Boyle, L.and Mitchell, D. (2016). 'Dusting Off The Reading List: Is it Fit for Purpose?', Journal of Perspectives in Applied Academic Practice, 4 (1), Available at: https://jpaap.napier.ac.uk/index.php/JPAAP/article/view/164/html

Thomas, D. (2020). Democracy, Diversity and Decolonisation: Staff-student partnerships in a reading list review.  Available at: https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/news-and-views/Democracy-Diversity-and-Decolonisation