BLUEcloud Course Lists is a cloud-based solution that enables academic staff and librarians to collaboratively create, manage, and share course reading and resource lists. The platform allows instructors to organize materials by week or topic, specify whether resources are required or optional, and add content from a wide range of sources—including websites, open educational resources (OER), books, and journal articles—using a browser-based list builder and bookmarklet tool. Integration with learning management systems (LMS) via LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability) ensures students can access course materials directly within their LMS environment. Library staff can monitor student demand and resource availability through collection development reports, helping ensure that sufficient copies and access are provided. The system streamlines the process of making course materials available, supports collaboration between academic and library staff, and helps improve student access to required resources.

Key Features

Collaborative List Building Enables instructors and librarians to create and manage course resource lists together.

• Organize materials by week, topic, or requirement status
• Add resources from the web, OER, books, and journals

Browser-Based List Builder and Bookmarklet Simplifies the process of adding resources to course lists.

• Quickly add items from any website
• Intuitive drag-and-drop interface

LMS Integration via LTI Connects course lists directly to learning management systems.

• Students access materials within their LMS
• Supports matching of course lists to LMS courses

Collection Development Reporting Provides insights into student demand and resource availability.

• Reports on list resources and usage
• Helps libraries ensure adequate access to materials

Flexible Resource Types Supports a wide range of content formats.

• Websites, OER, e-books, print books, journal articles, and more

Benefits

Improved Student Access Ensures students have timely access to all required and recommended course materials.

• Centralized resource lists
• Direct LMS integration

Streamlined Collaboration Facilitates cooperation between academic staff and librarians.

• Shared platform for list creation and management
• Real-time updates and communication

Enhanced Resource Management Helps libraries align collections with course needs.

• Data-driven collection development
• Proactive resource allocation

Time Savings Reduces administrative overhead for staff and instructors.

• Easy-to-use tools for building and updating lists
• Automated integration with library and LMS systems