Reduce the Cost of Course Readings with Leganto!
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:
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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:
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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.
What is Leganto?
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:
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Typically prepared by Pardee Library staff.
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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.
Digitization Requests
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.
