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Leganto (Course Reserves)

Basic Information

There are 3 main ways to add course materials to reading lists. The three main methods are: 

  1. Search the Library
  2. Upload Files
  3. Manual Entry

 

Faculty are also able to customize their reading lists by creating New Sections to organize their reading list and course materials. Additionally, New Notes can be added to each section to communicate with their students. 

 

a screen shot of leganto and the options that faculty can utilize to customize their reading list and add course materials.

Adding Course Materials

1. Click the + Add Items button.

2. Select Search the Library

3. Utilize the search feature that appears on the right to search for the desired item. 

4. Once you locate the resource needed, select it by clicking the + button.

5. Toggle which section in your reading list you would like to add the item to. 

6. Click on the desired item and utilize the ADD button incorporate it into your list. Or the ADD & EDIT button to edit the citation for a book chapter to add. 

1. Click the + Add button.

2. Select Upload Files.

3. Add Your File by either drag and dropping or clicking to browse your computer for the file.

4. Select Type of file.

5. Select Copyright Information. If unsure, select no declaration and the Reserves Teamwill assess for potential copyright risks. Click on Next.

6. Input any additional citation details. Click on Next when done.

7. Select which section of the reading list, add any necessary tags, or more information for your students. Click Add

1. Click the + Add button.

2. Select Manual Entry.

3. Select Type, Input Title, and Click the Next button.

  • Upload a file if you have one. If not, the Reserves team will investigate the possibility of obtaining the material.

4. Input item details and click the Next button.

5. Toggle which section in your reading list you would like to add the item to.

6. Click the ADD button incorporate it into your list.