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1. Does the library have a record of the books I placed on reserve during a previous semester?

Yes, if your reserves request was made over the past couple of semesters, then it has been posted online. To see if your course is included in this list, go to the online course list and follow the instructions to update your request for the coming semester.

2. What if it's my first time requesting books to be placed on reserve at Barker?

You have several options - pick the one that works best for you. Keep in mind that it will take a few days to process your request and at least 10 days if a book you request for your course is checked out and needs to be recalled. If the library does not own the book and it must be purchased, this process may take several weeks.

Option 1: Save time typing and copying/pasting by compiling a list of the books that you want to be on reserve using Your Bookshelf in the Barton catalog (directions on how to do this), and email the list to barker-res@mit.edu.

Option 2: Complete the Barker Library Reserves Form (MSWord) and email it to barker-res@mit.edu or print it out and send it to Reserves Processing, Barker Engineering Library, 10-500.

Option 3: If you have already created list of the books that you want to be on reserve, you can email it directly to barker-res@mit.edu. If you choose to use this option, please be sure to include the following information:

• book title, author(s), year of publication, ISBN and call# (if owned by MIT)
• course name and number
• number of students expected to take the course
• instructor's name and email address
• department that is offering the course
• name and email address of any TA or assistant who is helping with the course

3. May I place my own copy of a book on reserve?

Yes, we'll be glad to place personal copies on reserve. Bring your copy to the Barker circulation desk, along with the course information. In order to facilitate the return of the book to you after the semester, be sure to write your name and contact information in the book.

4. May I send you copies of articles I want on reserve?

Yes, you may send us copies, but please be sure to print and send a completed Barker Library Reserves Form (MSWord) along with the copies, including your name and phone number and the course number that the articles are for. And if you are submitting several articles for a course, please put them in a binder.

5. I want to put a book on reserve but the Libraries don't own it. How do I go about doing this?

We can order the book for you. Simply fill out the Barker Library Reserves Form (MSWord) and email it to barker-res@mit.edu, making sure to include the ISBN and as much information about the books and the class as you can. Once we have all of this information, we'll order the book for our collection. Please remember that it can take up to 6 weeks for new book orders to arrive.

6. I submitted a list of books to be placed on reserve, but my students tell me a book is not on reserve at Barker. What can I do about this?

Contact the Barker Reserves Processing Team (barker-res@mit.edu) and we will do our best to rectify the situation.

7. Who should I talk to if I have reserves questions?

If you have any questions about reserves, please contact the Barker Reserves Processing Team (barker-res@mit.edu, 617.253-2283).