Add Items to a Course Materials List

Leganto is a new tool that makes it easy for faculty to build lists of course materials and incorporate library resources into the lists in one simple-to-use interface. See the Leganto guide for more advanced instructions.

Starting in the summer of 2026 Leganto will be how faculty request materials for reserves at the library.

Once a course materials list has been created, faculty can add items to the list through Catalyst or Leganto.

Adding Items to the List (Catalyst)

Accessing Catalyst

  1. Go to wp.stolaf.edu/library/ to access Catalyst, St. Olaf's online library catalog
  2. Enter your search terms and find the item you'd like to add to the course materials list

Adding an Item to the Course Materials List

  1. Click on the item in Catalyst to view the full record
  2. Click the Export Options icon
    Screenshot of options for sharing or citing a record in Catalyst. The icon for export options is circled.
  3. Select Leganto (Reserves)
    Screenshot of the export options menu for a Catalyst record. An arrow is pointing to "Leganto (Reserves)"
  4. Select List
    Screenshot of the Leganto (Reserves) pop-up in a Catalyst record. The radio button "List" is selected.
  5. Select the appropriate list and section from the drop-down menu
  6. Click Add to Reading List
    Screenshot of the Leganto (Reserves) pop-up in a Catalyst record. An arrow is pointing to the button "Add to Reading List."

Note: If you can't find a course materials list in the drop-down menu, see the Knowledge Base article "Create Course Materials Lists in Leganto" for instructions on setting up a course materials list.

The item has been added to the list and, if applicable, library staff will begin processing it for reserves.

Adding Items to the List (Leganto)

Leganto allows for more options when adding items, such as the ability to upload a PDF or manually enter metadata for a list item.

Accessing Leganto

  1. Go to go.stolaf.edu/leganto to access St. Olaf's Leganto home page
  2. Find your course materials list and click on it

Using the Library Catalog

  1. Click +Add
  2. Select Search the library
    Screenshot of "Add" item drop-down menu. An arrow is pointing to the option "Search the library."
  3. Search for the resource you'd like to add to your list
  4. Once you've found the resource you're looking for, click on it
  5. Click Add in the bottom right corner
    Screenshot of a library item's record in Leganto. An arrow is pointing to the "Add" button

Uploading a File

  1. Click +Add
  2. Select Upload files
    Screenshot of "Add" item drop-down menu. An arrow is pointing to the option "Upload files."
  3. Add the file using the drag and drop or browse feature
  4. Click Next
  5. Add any relevant item details
  6. Click Next
  7. Click Add in the top right corner
    Screenshot of the "Upload files" menu. An arrow is pointing to the button "Add."

Manually

  1. Click +Add
  2. Select Manual entry
    Screenshot of "Add" item drop-down menu. An arrow is pointing to the option "Manual entry."
  3. Select a resource type and input a title for the resource
  4. Click Next
  5. Add any relevant item details
  6. Click Next
  7. Click Add
    Screenshot of the "Manual entry" menu. An arrow is pointing to the button "Add."

Note: depending on the metadata added, manually entered items may be automatically connected to library materials.

Any questions about course materials lists and course reserves can be sent to reserves@stolaf.edu.

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