I think it would be a huge benefit if each lecture was accompanied by a list of literature on the topic.  This literature list would include those sources cited in the lecture, as well as a fairly complete list of other publications not covered during the lecture.  The combined references would be a huge resource to students and others.  These lists can also be more organic, and we can add to them over the next year as new research comes out before the course is presented.   

Any thoughts? 

Here are my two cents: I think we should distinguish different types of literature listed:

- required reading for a lecture (ca. 2 per lecture, reviews that provide introduction for non-specialist, or key examples used e.g. in student activities), may include additional commented list of further recommended readings.

- literature cited in a lecture

- anything else about a topic as suggested by Melanie. This does not need to be tied directly to a specific lecture.

I think that sounds like a good plan.  Having a list of references cited in the talk is important.  I also think that having a broader list of references that more broadly covers the topic would be invaluable to the students (partially take the place of a book).  Maybe accompanying each lecture there could be a file that would list something like this:

Required Readings:

XXXX

Additional Recommended Readings:

XXXXXXX

Literature Cited:

XXXXX

Additional Relevant Literature:

XXXXX