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What are reserves?

Do you know:

the instructor's name?
the name of the course?
Which library handles my reserves?




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Searching for Reserves

What are reserves?

Reserves (or course reserves) are required readings that instructors place at the circulation desk in the library to ensure that each student in the course has equal access to those materials. Usually materials on course reserve may be borrowed for 2 hours. If you don't find the reserve materials you are looking for, Ask Us!

For more information: What are course reserves?

Do you know the course number?
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  • On the Reserves search screen, change Search type to Course Number begins with...
  • Enter as much of the course number as you know.

  • Choose your course.

  • Find the desired item(s).
  • Click Display full record to find out more.

Do you know the instructor's name?
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Note: For some team-taught courses, only one instructor's name will be listed on each reserve item. If you do not find what you need, Ask Us!

  • On the Reserves search screen, change Search type to Instructor Keyword.
  • Enter the instructor's last name in the entry box.

  • Scan your results to find the instructor you need.

Too many results?

  • Combine the instructor's last name with another element you know - e.g. Course Name, Keyword Anywhere

 

Do you know the name of the course?
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  • On the Reserves search screen, change Search type to Course Name Keyword.
  • Enter as much of the name of the course as you know. Be as specific as possible to reduce the number of results.
  • Scan your results to find those you need.



Which library handles my reserves?
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Course reserves are held in the library most closely related to the subject of the course.

For more information: Which library handles my reserves?
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