Pardee Library Course Materials (Reserves)

Overview: This guide outlines the policies and procedures for course materials, also known as reserves, and provides a list of Leganto (BU Libraries Course Materials) reading lists for Questrom classes.

Need Help?: Please contact Pardee Library Reserves staff at pardres@bu.edu.

Using Leganto:

• Easily share course materials—scanned book chapters, articles, eBooks, videos, and websites—minimizing the need for costly textbooks and resources. Note: Some content restrictions may apply.

Librarian Support:

• For guidance on using Leganto, reviewing sample reading lists, or addressing questions, contact the Pardee Reserves team or Brock Edmunds.

Ready to Start?: If you already have a list of readings prepared, attach it to your email so we can help you get started.

Purpose: Leganto is the platform for providing course reserves to instructors and students.

Accessibility: Offers fast, direct access to a wide range of materials.

Content: Share resources including books, articles, print and online materials, videos, websites, and more.

Reading Lists:

• Typically prepared by Pardee Library staff.

• Questrom instructors can update their lists, but library staff must finalize and publish them for students access.

Seamless Integration: Connects easily with library resources and integrates with learning management systems like Blackboard for smooth delivery of course materials.

Student Access: Accessible from any device.

Easy Access: The Course Materials system allows for the posting of articles, eBooks, websites, videos, and PDF excerpts.

Request forms: Use the Place Items on Reserves form or the Faculty Scanning Requests form to request digitization.

Direct assistance: For on-site books at Pardee Library, please contact us directly.

Copyright and Fair Use: We adhere to copyright laws and can only scan individual chapters within fair use guidelines, not significant portions of books.

Questions: Contact us with any inquiries about copyright or digitization limits.