Making the most of library resources with Leganto

Abstract

Session overview:

Leganto, our reading list management system allows academic staff to create and manage lists of essential and recommended readings and resources via the link embedded in each Canvas module.   They are a versatile tool and can include direct links to journal articles, book chapters, databases, websites, videos and more.  They can link seamlessly to items we already have in our collections and act as a trigger to purchase  any print items we don’t have.  Including items on a reading list will ensure their long term availability. 

From a student perspective they are not only a springboard to explore new topics but can also contribute to their feelings of wellbeing and help prevent feelings of overwhelm.

Leganto is more than just a list. There are a number of tools and functions that can help enhance the student experience.  It can be used as a means to interact with students and provides a means for them to see what they have read, leave comments and make suggestions for additional texts.

Use of the inbuilt templates can help students navigate week by week. They can highlight what is essential reading, with direct links to key content, so enabling students to better participate in discussions and engage more fully in their learning.  The analytics tools shows the number of unique students who engage with specific items on a reading list, who view full text or download an item or the number of times an item has been loaned.

Key learning points from this session:

This poster will highlight the benefits of using Leganto, including some of the key features and tools. Academic Engagement Librarians will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about making the most of this valuable resource.

Making the most of library resources with Leganto poster, only LJMU staff and students have access to this resource.