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Library Course Materials (LCM) by Leganto

Use the Library Course Materials tool in Canvas to create reading lists that combine electronic articles, streaming media, digitized content, and physical materials into one place for easy student access.

Instructions:

 

1. Creating a New Reading List

2. Adding and Managing Collaborators in a Reading List

3. My List is Ready - Publishing Lists

 

Creating a New Reading List (New UI)

 

1. Access Library Course Materials in Canvas:

  • Navigate to your course in Canvas.
  • Select Library Course Materials from the left-side menu.

 

 

2. Create a List:

  • On the welcome page, choose Create a new list.

 

 

  • You'll be prompted to give your list a Title and, optionally, a Description.
  • Use the Link to course field to search for your course by its name or code.
  • Click Next, when finished.

 

 

3. Organize List by:

  • On the next screen, select the Organize List by dropdown, to select an option.

 

 

  • Feel free to select our available Weeks template list for your course, or choose the Default option to to create a list from scratch and add your own sections.

 

 

 

3. Finalize and Save:

  • When you're done, select Create list, at the top right.

 

 

  • You can add more items, link collaborators, or request library services at any time.

 

4. Adding Sections to your list:

  • To add sections to your list select Add > New section.

 

 

  • Provide a Title for each section (e.g., Week 1 Readings) and, if necessary, a brief description. You can also specify the date range for the section's availability.
  • When finished, click Add.

 

 

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Adding and Managing Collaborators in a Reading List (New UI)

 

Why Add Collaborators?


Adding collaborators allows multiple instructors, librarians, or staff members to contribute to a reading list. Collaborators can assist with adding resources, editing lists, or handling copyright clearance and library requests.

 

1. Adding Collaborators:

  • Go to your reading list and click List info, at the top of the screen.

 

 

  • Select Manage Collaborators.

 

 

  • In the Collaborators window, click on Add Collaborators.

 

 

  • Enter the name or email address of the individual you want to add, and select their name from the dropdown of options.

 

 

2. Managing Collaborator Permissions:

  • Once a collaborator is added, you can adjust their access level. Collaborators can be granted the following permissions:
    • Can edit list: Modify or reorder items.
    • List Owner: Change settings, delete items, or add more collaborators.
    • You can update or remove permissions at any time through the Manage Collaborators tab.

 

 

  • Click Save, when finished. The collaborator will receive an email notification inviting them to access and edit the list.

 

 

3. Collaborating Across Multiple Sections:

  • If your course has multiple sections, instructors for all sections will automatically be added as collaborators.
  • You can also manually add other instructors or librarians to help with specific sections or to manage different aspects of the reading list (e.g., resource procurement, copyright clearance).

 

4. Removing Collaborators:

  • To remove a collaborator, simply return to the Collaborators tab, find their name, and click the Delete option. This will revoke their access to the list.

 

 

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My List is Ready - Publishing Lists (New UI)


1. Prepare Your Reading List:

  • After creating and populating your reading list with items (articles, books, multimedia, etc.), review the list to ensure everything is in order. Make sure all resources are properly linked and organized into sections.

2. Access the ‘My List is Ready’ Feature:

  • Once your list is complete and you’re ready to submit it to the library for review or approval, click on the My List is Ready button at the top right of your screen.

 

 

3. Send the List to the Library:

  • When you click My List is Ready, a window will open asking if you'd like to send the list to the library for review.
  • Select Send to Library to notify the library staff that the list is complete and ready for processing (e.g., checking copyright clearance, ensuring materials are available). This changes the status of the list to Library Processing​.

 

 

4. Publishing the List to Students:

  • After you mark your list as ready, you will also have the option to publish the list to students.
  • Select Also publish the list to students, to do this. 

 

 

  • You may now choose between publishing to:
    • Course Students: Only students enrolled in the course can view the list.
    • All Students at the Institution: Makes the list accessible to any student at your institution.
    • Anyone: A public option where anyone with the link can view the list​.

 

  • Check the relevant box and click Send to submit the list and make it visible to students.

 

 

5. Review List Status:

  • After submitting the list, its status will be updated in LCM as Library Processing. The library may request changes or approve it for publication.
  • If any changes are made to the list after it’s been sent for review, you can return to the ellipsis menu and click My List is Ready again to notify the library of the updates​.

 

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