To save a backup copy of your Talis Reading List:

1. Go to Talis and login 
2. Search for the reading list you want to export or save using the module title or module code
3. Select the reading list to open it 
4. Click 'View & Export' near top right of the screen
5. There are 4 export option
   • RIS - use this format if you are exporting to a reference management tool (Endnote, Mendeley, Zotero, etc)
   • CSV 
   • PDF 
   • Word
6. If exporting the CSV, PDF or Word format save in your preferred folder, e.g. on One Drive.

A screen recording of this process can be viewed below.

Reading Lists which were used in Academic Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 will be migrated to the new reading list system, so any back-up you create if for your use, there is no requirement for you to back-up, save or export your lists.  

See the webpage Library Management System - Reading Lists for more information about the new Reading List system.  If you have any questions about your reading lists email readinglists@st-andrews.ac.uk