Create Reading Lists in Leganto

Leganto is a tool for course instructors to curate their course reading materials while also communicating with the library.

Leganto is tool that makes it easy for faculty to build course reading lists and incorporate library resources into the lists in one simple-to-use interface. Starting in the summer of 2026 Leganto will be the tool faculty can use to place materials on reserve at the library.

See the Leganto guide for more advanced instructions.

Connecting the Reading List to Your Course

Before you begin building your list, you must first connect it to your course.

1. Go to the Leganto website <www.stolaf.edu/leganto> and log in using your St. Olaf credentials
2. Click +Create list
3. Select Start from blank list
4. Enter a name for the list (e.g. "Reading List" or "Course Materials")
5. Link the reading list to your course. Courses can be searched by:
   • Course name
   • Course code
   • Instructor name
6. Choose how to organize your list
   • The default style organizes items on the list into one section
   • The weeks style allows you to break the reading list into subsections
7. Click Create list

Adding Items to the Reading List

There are several ways to add items to a reading list. Here are a few of the more commonly-used methods

Using the Library Catalog

1. Click +Add
2. Select Search the library
3. Search for the resource you'd like to add to your reading list
4. Once you've found the resource you're looking for, click the plus sign in the bottom right of the record
5. Click Add

Uploading a File

1. Click +Add
2. Select 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

Manually

1. Click +Add
2. Select 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

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

Publishing the Reading List

When the list is complete, you must publish it. This will 1) make the list visible to students, and 2) notify library staff of any processing that needs to be done (e.g. moving items from the stacks to the course reserves shelf).

1. Click the My list is ready button at the top of the tool window
2. If desired, select Also publish the list to students 
3. Click Send

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