peruseellisten
Peruseellisten are curated reading lists designed to support initial exploration of a topic. They emphasize perusal—a period of brief, targeted engagement with texts—to help readers quickly assess relevance before deeper study. The concept is used in libraries, digital humanities projects, and academic settings to guide researchers through broad subjects without requiring a full literature review at the outset.
Etymology and scope: The term appears to be a coined compound combining the English verb peruse with
Structure and content: A peruseelliste typically includes bibliographic entries, short annotations describing the scope, relevance, and
Creation and use: Peruseellisten are produced by librarians, educators, or researchers and hosted in institutional repositories
Variants: Variants include adaptive or topic-specific peruseellisten that adjust to user feedback or curricular needs. While