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Library eConnect

Library eConnect (formerly known as Library Course Materials / Leganto)  is a tool that seamlessly integrates library materials into your course. 

 

  • Are you tired of students handing in papers with biased, unreliable sources?
  • Do you have an assignment that requires students to find peer-reviewed articles or other materials?
  • Are you looking for new tools, resources, or materials to enhance your course?
  • Do you get complaints from students that the library is confusing?

 

If so, Library eConnect is the tool for you! Start using it today! Learn how below.


Library eConnect is Efficient and...

  • Easy to use.
  • Allows full integration of library materials into Canvas.
  • Eliminates weeding through student papers with unreliable, untrustworthy sources. 
  • Avoids problems with off-campus access or permalink maintenance.
  • Saves times because course materials can be saved and reused in other courses or future semesters.
  • Provides an easy way to refresh your course content.

Library eConnect benefits Faculty by: 

  • Eliminating the stress of receiving papers with unreliable sources.
  • Easily creating lists for readings. Upload your own content, search the library content, and more.
  • Providing an easy to use tool for students to find reliable trustworthy content. 
  • Promoting dialog and engagement. Students can comment on materials and interact with fellow students.

 

Library eConnect Helps Students by:

  • Providing easy access – Library eConnect lists are available in Canvas with a mouse click. No multiple logins; no dead links!
  • Providing an in-house library search engine in Canvas. Students can search for library content directly from your course. No more excuses from students citing blogs, wikis, and unreliable sources. 
  • Offering an alternative to high-cost textbooks.

Start using it now!

Enable Library eConnect in your Canvas shell by following these steps:

1. Login to Canvas.

2. Click on your course.

3. Click Settings.

4. Click the Navigation tab.

5. Scroll down and click to enable Library eConnect.

6. Scroll down to the bottom and click Save.

7. It will show up on your course menu, ready for you to get started!  Need help?  We are here to help!