Leganto Support for
Affordable Learning

Students should never have to pay for resources that are available in the library’s collection or as open-access content. When creating Leganto resource lists, an instructor can easily add materials from the library’s collection, incorporate materials from the web, and upload files from the instructor’s desktop.

Leganto checks all course materials for availability in the library, including resources that list creators have uploaded or found elsewhere (through publisher websites, scholarly databases, or online bookstores). If a resource is available through the library, the Leganto solution automatically creates a link that enables students to access the resource through the library’s subscriptions or provides information about physical holdings.

The fair use doctrine may apply to some reading list materials even if they are copyright protected. However, a mistaken interpretation of fair use can be costly for an institution. The Leganto solution mitigates this risk by checking for copyright compliance using a rule-based engine. This engine is easily customized by the library and automates the process of checking for fair-use compliance, leaving exceptions for the library to handle. By storing copyright information and tracking resource usage, the Leganto solution enables the library to generate copyright-related reports required internally or by third-party auditors.