Reading Lists in Leganto

Leganto is a digital reading-list system for students, lecturers, and librarians, integrated with the Oria search service. Reading lists are created and published directly in Leganto and are available in the course rooms in Canvas.

Not all faculties use Leganto for their reading lists. If you are unsure whether there are Leganto lists for your course, please check with the course course convenor or the library.

With Leganto, you can:

• find and view reading lists
• get direct access to articles and digital resources
• check library availability and request books
• write your own notes in your Leganto list
• mark references you have read
• create your own collection of references

• How do I find my reading list in Leganto?

  In Leganto

  When you log in to Leganto, you will see your dashboard, where you’ll find an overview of the lists relevant to you.

  

  In Canvas

  In the left-hand menu

  In some Canvas courses, you will find the reading list in the left-hand menu, under Reading List/Pensumliste.

  

  Under an "Information"-module

  In some Canvas courses, you will find the reading list under an "information"-module.

  

• How do I use the reading list?

  A reading list in Leganto contains the same information as a regular reference list, just presented slightly different.

  The list consists of sections and references. Sections organize the course readings, while the references are the materials themselves. Both the structure and the number of references may vary.

  The reading list itself

  At the top, under “Information about the reading list,” you’ll find an overview of key details about the list. It’s worth checking whether there is a general comment about the course and its readings, and how many references the list includes.

  You can search the list and also filter it by sections, material type, tags, etc.

  The references

  The references can be various kinds of materials on the reading list - most often books, articles, book chapters, excerpts, and websites. The material type always appears first.

  

  Click “All details” to view full information about the reference and check whether the resource is available through the library.

  

  Make sure to note exactly what you’re expected to read. Page numbers may be listed in the page field or added as a note on the reference

• How do I access course material?

  Check library availability and request books

  The library may have a copy of a book or a digital resource included in the reading list. Use Leganto to check whether a reference is available at one of NMBU’s libraries.

  If the book is available to borrow, you’ll see the text "Available at NMBU Universitetsbiblioteket" in green.

  

  "Check holdings", on the other hand, means that all copies are currently on loan.

  

  Click “All details” to see additional information. In the “Links & availability” tab, you can check if and where the item is available, and join the waiting list if it’s on loan.

  

  Get direct access to articles and digital resources

  If a reference is available online, you’ll see a "Read online" button. Clicking it will open the document in a new window.

  

  Note: Remember to use VPN when accessing electronic resources off campus.