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Reading Lists Online - New UI

About Reading Lists Online (Leganto)

Leganto is the online system for managing online reading lists. Reading lists online is a straightforward platform that allows preparing and sharing of course reading. It enables all users the best possible experience when using our Library resources. Reading lists online is integrated with Blackboard. An effective reading list creates a diverse, flexible and accessible learning experience.

There are templates available to structure your list. The standard template splits the list into Essential, Recommended and Background reading. The weekly template creates 12 sections which are labelled week 1, week 2 etc. The third template starts with essential followed by sections for weekly readings. Remember to use a structure that supports your specific learning and teaching. It is important to keep module reading in one location rather than using Blackboard, Sway or group chats to help with continuity and to stay within copyright legislation.

Concise reading lists are preferable to ensure engagement from students. Lists that are too large often show lower student engagement. Longer lists are also problematic for the Library in terms of purchasing and ensuring resources are available.

Benefits For Staff

  • Easy to use as managed from within Blackboard.
  • Allows you to include resources of different formats; from journal articles to physical books, ebook chapters and even multimedia. 
  • Fully integrated with the library management system so you can include direct links through to material on Library Search.
  • Structure your list to suit your module delivery – e.g. Essential, Recommended, Additional reading, or by Week 1. Week 2 etc.. 
  • Add guidance notes- for example, to help direct students to part of a specific chapter in a book.
  • Analytics and reports are available to understand how students are using material on the reading lists.
  • Allows you to provide digitised content in a way that meets the Copyright Licensing Agency's legal requirements

Benefits For Students

  • Easy access to all course reading and resources in one place. 
  • Directly accessible from Blackboard. 
  • Includes direct links to access eResources. 
  • Links to current information on where print copies are located, what is available and ability to request items.
  • Annotations and tags will help direct students to relevant parts of the text and help manage their reading. 
  • Provides a more consistent experience across all modules.

Accessing Reading Lists Online

There are various ways to access Reading Lists Online

  • Via the Finding Resources page on the Library website (under the Useful research tools and resources box)
  • Search for lists on the Reading Lists Online website 
  • By using the Reading Lists Online link in your Blackboard module.