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Putting items on Reserve

How do I put something on reserve?

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• Items can be placed on reserve by completing a Reserves Request Form and dropping it off at the Circulation Desk where you want students to check out the material.
• Bringing the item with you to the circulation desk is not required, but it will speed processing.

What kinds of materials can I put on reserve?

• Anything you’d like! Library owned books, personal copies of books, software, and audiovisual material are common reserve items.
• Some faculty also place old tests and student papers on reserve.
• Articles and book chapters are also commonly placed on reserve—just remember to use only a small portion and let us know if it is a repeat use so we can obtain permission from the copyright owner.

What if the Library doesn’t own the item I want to place on reserve?

• Go ahead and order a copy via Recommend a purchase
• Be sure to check 'For Course' and check 'Put on Reserve'.

How long will it be before my reserves are ready?

• During the first three weeks of the semester allow 72 hours, after that we generally have a 24 hour turnaround time.

Where do students go to download e-reserves or see a list of print items on reserve?

• All reserves are listed in either Blackboard or Moodle, depending on your preference.
• Blackboard we list them under the Library Resources section.
• In Moodle, we put them in the top middle under E-Reserves and Print/Media Reserves.

How long can students check out check-out reserve items?

• Books and articles on print reserve can be checked out for in-library use for two hours. Audio-visual items can be used in the library for six hours.

Do reserve items have overdue fines?

• Yes. All reserves have a $1 per hour fine.
• If the item is on reserve for a class you’re teaching though, let us know and we’ll check it out to you for as long as you need it.
• If it on reserve for another faculty member though, the rules still apply.

What can I do to speed processing of my reserves list?

• Bring the items with you to the circulation desk
• Submit only 8.5x11” copies for e-reserves processing. Larger paper sizes can be placed on print reserve.
• Allow time for recalls. Materials needed for reserves may currently be checked out to other patrons.

Do I need to seek copyright permission for my reserves?

• No, the library is happy to handle the paperwork for you. Just be sure to check the Repeat Use box on the Reserves Request Form and we’ll take it from there.
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Questions about Reserves?

• Roy O. West reserves: x4420, or rowlending@depauw.edu
• Music Library reserves: x4443 or tnoble@depauw.edu
• Prevo Science Library reserves: x4306 or psmith@depauw.edu

Questions about copyright?

• Mandy Henk: x4656, or amandahenk@depauw.edu
• Rick Provine: x4434 or provine@depauw.edu