Homepage: Course Reserves

Your professor may have told you that they've put something "on reserve" in the library. This means that the item has been made available for in-library use or short-term loan, to make sure that students always have access to it. Not sure if something for your program is on reserve? Ask your professor, or stop by the library and ask us. We're always happy to help!

What is a course reserve?
Reserve materials are any items that instructors ask their students to read. This can include library resources like books, lecture notes or items from your own collection. Once a resource is placed on the reserve shelf, it is available to all of your students. You may restrict its use to in-library use only, or have library staff customize a loan period to fit your needs.

Why should I place something on reserve?
Course reserves are an excellent way to make sure that your students have access to materials for your classes – especially if they’re expensive or not easily accessible. It’s also useful in cases where a resource is out of print, or if you simply want to students to read a chapter or two or a particular item. Faculty may also place a copy of their course texts on reserve.

How do I put something on reserve?
Materials can be dropped off in the Library at any time:

1. Complete the form linked below in full for each item that you're putting on reserve.
2. Bring the completed form to the Library along with your item. Alternately, the form can be sent to the Library by email.
3. Let staff know if you’d like the item back at the end of the semester, or if you’d like to donate it. You don’t have to decide right away; we’ll contact you when the semester is over.

For questions about course reserves, please contact Carla Williamson at Ext. 2141.

Please Note! In accordance with our Collection Development policy, the Library does not buy or supply textbooks. Students are expected to buy or rent their required texts. Course reserve materials are typically for in-library use only, for a maximum of three hours, with some exceptions. The time limit ensures that all students have a chance to use the material. Like all library materials, course reserves are subject to fines if returned late; students that return course reserve materials late may be fined $1.00 for every hour that the material is late. Library staff will note the time that a course reserve material is due back on the date due slip. If students have any questions or concerns, library staff are happy to help!
 

1. Go to the library's website at www.loyalistlibrary.com, and click on the Advanced Search button.


2. Select Course Reserves to limit your search, and then enter search terms in the box below. You can search by keyword, instructor name, course, and more!



3. Review your results, and narrow your search by either entering new search terms, or by using the limiters on the left side of the screen.