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Reading Lists: Documentation and Resources

This guide contains resources for instructors and librarians on how to use the Leganto Online Course Reserves tool

Quick Start Guides

Click on the tabs below to view the quick start instructions for each feature.

Rutgers University Libraries recommends that you choose the "15 Week Template" when creating your reading list. 

Edit a section:

  • Click on the ellipsis (3 horizontal dots) to the right of the section
  • Select Edit section.
  • After changes are made, click Save.

Add a new section:

  • Click New Section on the upper right.
  • Enter the information for the new section.
  • When done, click Create.

Move a section:

  • Move your mouse pointer to the right-hand side of the section until a blue bar appears.
  • Click and drag the section to your desired position.

Set date range for section (to control student access):

  • Click on the ellipsis (3 horizontal dots) to the right of the section
  • Select Edit section.
  • Enter from: and to: dates.
  • Check the box: "Section visible only during these dates."
  • Click Save.

The reading list tool allows you to upload your own resources, in addition to existing library resources. 

To upload your content:

  • Click ADD ITEMS on the top right.
  • A tray opens on the right.  Select the File box.
  • Click on "click to browse for a file".
  • Choose the file from your local source.
  • Enter the Title.
  • Click the dropdown arrow next to Type and select the type.
  • In the Section box below, select the desired section in which to put your file.
  • Click Add on the bottom right.
  • From the new window, select the option that applies to your resource and click CONFIRM.

Some resources may be seen by instructors, but invisible to students.  These resources can be anything that is cataloged in our local system or uploaded by the instructor (via the Create tab).  Some things from the Search tab and everything from the Create tab will need to be Set complete manually.

To set complete in a reading list:

  • Go to the citation that is not complete.
  • Click the ellipsis (3 horizontal dots) to the right of the citation.
  • From the dropdown menu, select Set complete.

The link is now visible to students.

Reading lists are not visible to students until their publication status is changed from Draft to Published.

To publish a reading list:

  • Click on the ellipsis on the top-right.
  • Select Publish from the dropdown menu,
  • A box appears with Publish list options; check the box of your choice.
  • Click Confirm.

To view the reading list as your students would see it, use Student View.

Student View:

  • Click on the ellipsis (3 horizontal dots) on the upper right of the list.
  • Select View list as a student.
  • To exit Student View, click on the x on the bottom right of the page.

View usage information about the reading lists that you own or collaborate on.  The List Analysis tool displays the analysis for the list's citations. To see a List Analysis of your citations, click on the View lists analysis icon at the top of the page:

Overview of List Analysis

Documentation / Handouts

View these documents for detailed instructions on advanced Reading List features.