Reserves Policy

Instructors are encouraged to place books, chapters, test examples, and other study materials on reserve in the Reserve area at the Circulation Desk. Loan periods for reserve materials vary from two hours to three days. Student should return reserve materials directly to the Reserve Desk to avoid fines. During the last two weeks of the semester, all reserve materials are placed on two hour reserve and are restricted to use within the building, to give all students the opportunity to complete their assigned readings. The library has reserve policies for faculty submitting and students using library reserves.

  • Only materials (books, pamphlets, photocopies, etc.) which are designed and required in course work should be placed on Reserve. There are limitations on Reserve shelving space, therefore there is a limit of 50 items for any one course.
  • Reserve lists must be submitted on forms provided by the library. These forms can be forwarded on request through campus mail, picked up at the Circulation Desk, or completed online. Reserve lists must be returned to the Library a minimum of 10 days before the materials are to be used.
  • Personal books may be placed on Reserve with the understanding that loss or theft is a possibility and the library will not be responsible in such event.
  • Material borrowed through Interlibrary Loan from another library may not be placed on Reserve.
  • If material requested for Reserve is housed in one of the other libraries or branches, i.e. Math, Architecture, etc., a notation will be placed on the course list advising that the material is available at that location.
  • Non-book materials (Pamphlets, reprints, photocopies) must be forwarded to the Library in suitable file folders or binders with the course number, title, and the instructor's name clearly indicated on the cover.
  • Materials may be kept on Reserve only for the duration of the specific course for which they are required, and they will not be allowed to remain semester after semester.


Procedures

Reserve lists for each semester must be submitted not later than 10 days before the books are expected to be in the General Reserve Collection.

Items may now be placed on reserve online. For quicker service, it is recommended that patrons pull their own books for reserve, and submit the accompanying form online.


Copyright Restrictions

Only a single copy of copyrighted material will be accepted for the Reserve Desk. The instructor will be responsible for providing the copy and it must contain on the face the copyright statement: NOTICE:This material may be protected by Copyright Law (Title 17 U.S. Code)

Continued use of such a copy for Reserve (for more than one semester) will not be permitted. Photocopied material will automatically be withdrawn from Reserve and returned to the instructor at the end of each academic semester.

Multiple photocopies or use beyond one semester will only be accepted if accompanied by a letter granting permission by the copyright owner.

It is suggested that Faculty investigate alternative methods of supplying multiple copies of copyrighted works to students, such as ordering reprints to be placed on sale at the bookstore.


General Reserve Desk Rules

Books in the Reserve Area are placed on reserve by instructors for use in connection with their assignments. the instructor indicates the type of reserve: 3-day, 1-day, or strict.

All books borrowed from the Reserve Desk must be returned directly to the Reserve counter. If books are left on study tables or dropped in the outside or main circulation book bin, the student will be responsible for all fines incurred before the books are returned to the Reserve Desk.


3-Day & 1-Day Reserves

Books in this category may be taken out of the library for the number of days indicated and are due at any time on the due date.

Fines are $.60 per day until the book is returned or until a maximum of $20.00 is reached.


Strict Reserves

Books in this category cannot be checked out to be taken out of the building, and have a strict 2-hour time limit. Fines are $1.00 per hour until the book is returned or until a maximum of $20.00 is reached.


Renewals

1-day and 3-day reserves cannot be renewed. Strict 2-hour reserves may be renewed only twice.


3 Day & 1 Day Media

Media may be taken out of the library for the number of days indicated and are due any time on the date due. Fines are $1.00 per day until the media is returned or until a maximum of $20.00 is reached.

During the final examination period each semester, all books on Reserve become strict 2-hour books.