Reserve Materials

Members of the faculty or administration may arrange to place books or articles on reserve at the Circulation Desk. Either personal copies or the Library's own materials may be placed on reserve. Reserve materials typically are limited to use in the Library; however, alternate loan periods may be requested. The Circulation Librarian (x4022) coordinates this service for books and articles. Scores, sound recordings, and videos are placed on reserve in the Music Library for use in the Language Lab/Listening Room. For these items, please call Jeff Martin (x4549) or use the Media Reserves Request Form.

General Guidelines:

1. Deliver all reserve materials to Stephanie Thomas at the Circulation Desk.

Use the appropriate Reserve Request Form or send an electronic request

Use one form for each course

• If Stephanie Thomas is not present, please give your completed request form to the Student Worker at the Circulation desk.
• Complete bibliographic information must be provided for each item placed on reserve.
• A course syllabus should be provided so that we can assist your students in finding the materials they need.
• Items are processed in the order in which they are received. During the first month of the semester plan on 3 working days (Monday-Friday) for material to be processed. After that processing will require less time; however, please allow 2 working days (Monday- Friday).
• You will be notified by email when your materials have been placed on reserve, and asked to check the iLink (library online catalog) to confirm their accuracy.
• Books:
  1. If a book that is needed for reserve is in circulation, it will be recalled immediately.
  2. If the Library needs to purchase a book for your course reserve, please place your order with the Acquisitions Department by June 15th for the fall semester and November 15th for the spring semester.
  3. Personal copies of books can be placed on reserve, however the Library cannot guarantee against loss or damage. Barcodes will be placed in the books for tracking purposes. Personal books will be returned to the Professor at the end of the semester.
  4. Books obtained through Interlibrary Loan cannot be placed on reserve.

 Request Form for Books & Articles

 Request Form for Music Library Reserves

Photocopies:

1. The Library will place one photocopy for every l0 students in your class, unless instructed otherwise.
2. Photocopies made by the Library are charged to the department's account at $.10/copy. You may provide your own photocopies if you prefer.
3. All photocopies will be returned to the Professor at the end of each semester in order to comply with the "fair use" copyright guidelines.