Canvas Reading List tool

The Reading List tool powered by Leganto is an extension of Course Reserves that allows instructors to create and manage course reading lists by searching library resources within Canvas. As an external tool for Canvas, Reading Lists allow instructors to search and add content from library OneSearch, databases, the internet, and upload instructor-owned files. Instructors can track student engagement with course materials.

For students, the Reading List allows them to see traditional library Course Reserve items, instructor-uploaded files, and internet resources within their Canvas course.

Other benefits of using Reading Lists by Leganto:

• Once a reading list has been created, it can be carried over from semester to semester.
• Reading lists can be shared across multiple sections of a class, and additional instructors can be added as reading list collaborators.
• Instructors can track student engagement with course materials by using the Student Analytics feature.
• Chapter digitization, copyright clearance, eBook/print book acquisition, and physical Course Reserve requests can be submitted through Reading Lists.

Instructors first must add the Reading List tool to a Canvas course. To add the tool:

1. Go to your course page in Canvas.

2. On the left-hand menu click the Settings link.

3. Click the Navigation tab at the top and scroll down to the list of disabled pages or search the page for Reading List.

4. Click and drag the Reading List tool to the course navigation or click on the menu for Reading List and click +Enable.

5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Save.

6. Reading List should now appear in the navigation menu.