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Putting Items on Course Reserve in Lindgren Library

1. How early should I order textbooks for course reserves?

   We recommend ordering textbooks for course reserves at least 1 month before the beginning of each semester, if not earlier. Some book orders can take months to arrive from the publisher.

2. How do I go about placing materials on reserve for a class?

   Please use the Reserves Request Form to place items on reserve through the MIT Libraries (print and/or online materials).

3. Do I need to fill out a special form just to place a book on reserve in Lindgren Library?

   No. If you choose to not use the form above, we will accept a request that includes:

   • the instructor's name
   • the name and e-mail address of a contact (the TA or course administrator)
   • the course name and number
   • book information that may include author, title, publisher, and date of publication; please also indicate the call number and edition if any of the books are already owned by the MIT Librares; you may put a personal copy on reserve as well as class notes

   Submit this list to Lindgren Library, 54-200, attn: Joe Hankins.