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ZHAW Leganto

Leganto helps teaching staff and students to easily manage and use literature and information resources in Moodle.

What Leganto offers

Leganto allows users to search ZHAW swisscovery directly from Moodle, simplifying access to library resources. A user-friendly plugin enables teaching staff to seamlessly integrate internet resources, such as YouTube videos and websites, into their reading lists. Additionally, ZHAW library resources are fully integrated into Moodle, enabling centralised management of all required materials.

Leganto also supports collaboration, allowing teaching staff and students to work together on reading lists and tailor them to specific course needs. Changes to these lists are updated in real time, ensuring that all users have access to the most current information. The platform's intuitive interface makes creating and managing reading lists straightforward.

Furthermore, digitisation and purchase requests can be sent directly to the library through Leganto, ensuring copyright compliance. Leganto guarantees that all materials and resources are accessible across various devices and platforms.  

Benefits

For teaching staff

  • Collaborative creation of reading lists: Teaching staff can collaborate with students to create and update reading lists, fostering knowledge exchange and resource distribution.
  • Seamless transfer to future semesters: Reading lists can be easily transferred to subsequent semesters, streamlining course preparation.
  • Support for multimedia content: Integrate multimedia resources such as videos and audio alongside traditional texts to enhance the learning experience.
  • Direct communication with the library: Enquiries about reading lists can be sent directly to the library through Leganto, improving communication efficiency.
  • Automatic updates: Receive notifications when reading lists are updated, ensuring everyone stays informed.
  • Easy management and updates: Reading lists can be updated and expanded effortlessly to align with course content and student needs.
  • Integration with ZHAW swisscovery and databases: Direct access to library resources ensures high-quality materials and seamless reference transfer.
  • Personalised reading lists: Tailor reading lists to meet the specific requirements and content of your courses for an optimal learning experience.

For students

  • Centralised access to course materials: All relevant literature and resources are accessible in one place via Moodle, simplifying the search for necessary materials.
  • Easy access to library resources: Direct access to the library catalogue and databases allows students to quickly find quality, relevant literature.
  • Time and effort savings: Centralised management and easy access to materials reduce the time and effort spent searching for and organising literature.
  • Personalised learning content: Reading lists can be customised to suit individual course requirements and student needs, enabling a more focused and effective learning experience.

Reading lists with Leganto

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Frequently asked questions

In addition to these FAQs, we offer a training course with detailed instructions on how to create reading lists in Leganto.

How do I recommend literature for acquisition in Leganto?
To suggest a resource for purchase, tag the corresponding title in your reading list with “Buy print” or “Buy e-book.” The purchase request will be forwarded directly to the library, and the resource will be made available as quickly as possible. Once acquired, the resource is automatically linked to your list. If the title cannot be procured as requested, we will inform you.

How long does the purchase process take?
E-books are typically activated within a few hours, depending on the provider. On average, the electronic version should be ready within two days. For print media, the process usually takes about a week, assuming the title is already published and there are no delivery delays.

How can I request digitisation via Leganto?

  1. Select the resource: In your reading list, click on the resource you want to digitise.
  2. Fill out the request form: Click on the “Request digitisation” button and complete the required fields, including specific pages or chapters and any additional instructions.
  3. Submit the request: Once submitted, the digitisation request is sent directly to the library.
  4. Access the digital copy: Within a few hours, the digitised resource will be uploaded to your list and made available.

What happens when I click “My list is ready”?
Clicking "My list is complete" publishes your reading list, making it visible to students. The list is also sent to the library for review, which includes:

Why don’t I have access to electronic resources?
If you are outside the ZHAW network, ensure you are connected via VPN to access electronic resources.

When should I send my reading list to the library?
You can send your reading list to the library for review at any time, but it should be submitted no later than 4-6 weeks before the semester starts. Once published, library staff will begin processing the entries. You can continue adding resources throughout the semester.

How do I add a collaborator to my reading list?
In your reading list, click on "List Info". Under "Manage Collaborators", you, as the list owner, can send an invitation to the person you want to collaborate with.

Can open access publications be uploaded as files to Leganto, or should we link to them?
Yes, open access publications can typically be uploaded to Leganto, as they are freely accessible and often licensed under terms like Creative Commons, allowing sharing and distribution. However, check the specific licence to ensure compliance. Often, linking to the original source is sufficient and ensures users access the most up-to-date version.

How should publications under a swissuniversity license (e.g., Kohlhammer, Springer) be handled? Should these documents be linked, or is it permissible to provide PDFs directly?
It is preferable to link to e-books, as this complies with licensing and usage terms on official platforms and ensures access to the most current version.