Leganto (Course Reserves)

Is there a direct link to Leganto without going through an LMS?

• Yes! This link will take to a Leganto login https://wrlc-gm.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/leganto/readinglist/lists?auth=CAS
• You may still have to activate Leganto in the LMS if there are issues accessing Leganto. 
   

I've created a resource that I would like to share with students (i.e. a PowerPoint presentation, a video, a document etc.). Can I upload this to Leganto?

• Yes! If you have files saved on a computer, you can upload them into Leganto to have all course readings in one location. 
   

What do I do about library sources (journal articles, book chapters) etc. which can't be located using the search function on Leganto?

• Use the Cite It! feature for web pages, YouTube videos, or other content
• Manually enter the item and tag it for the ereserves team to look into purchasing
• Contact your subject librarian with a purchase recommendation. 
   

What is the difference between Collections and Lists in Leganto?

• In addition to lists meant to be shared, collections store citations for later use. "Add Item" works the same way it does elsewhere, and there is Import/Export functionality under the three dot menu: 
   

Can I hide citations/items on my Reading List from the students?

• Yes.: Enter From (Start) and To (End) dates in the section title box and click the "Section visible only during these dates" checkbox. 
   

Can I have multiple reading lists in my Leganto?

• Yes. Create additional reading lists on the My Lists page in Leganto. 
   

When should my reading list be sent to the library for processing?

The Mason Reserves Team encourages faculty members to place reserve requests as early as possible and will accept requests for these semesters placed earlier than these dates.

• Fall Submission Dates May 1^st – November 30^th 
• Spring Submission Dates November 1^st – April 30th
• Summer Submission Dates March 1^st – September 30th
   

Can more than one instructor for a course share lists?

• Yes. The owner of the reading list can add instructors as collaborators. In the right window pane, click on the Collaborators link, and then Manage Collaborators. See Managing a Reading List's Owners and Collaborators
   

Can reserves be placed for an instructor by a proxy?

• The best way to request by proxy is if the Proxy is designated Instructor or Course Builder in the Blackboard Course.  The Proxy can then create and populate Leganto Reading Lists as needed. 

• If the Proxy does not have access to the Blackboard course, use Leganto outside of Blackboard to create a list, populate, publish and send to library.  The Leganto link can then be sent to the instructor to manage.