- The Library’s Course Reserves Service allows instructors to set aside books, DVDs, or other materials related to a current course for in-library use. <\/li>
- Reserve lists typically include required and recommended reading for a course but can include other items.<\/li>
- Items will remain on reserve for the semester while the course is running. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Student checks out reserve items at Scholes Library<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n Why place items on Course Reserve in the Libraries? <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- This service allows students to share materials and can improve access to items that may be expensive or hard to obtain. <\/li>
- Students have expressed appreciation for having required reading on reserve as this can create substantial cost savings for them. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What can be placed on Course Reserve in the Libraries? <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Library materials such as books, DVDs, or other media.<\/li>
- Instructor-owned materials. (Items are returned at the end of the semester\/year) <\/li>
- Non-traditional items like shared equipment or small supplies needed for a course and which are a good match for storing in a library. Previous examples have included plug-and-play keyboards, specialized calculators, and small tool kits for group projects. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How do I submit a Course Reserve Request? <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Person <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Visit Herrick or Scholes Library and select the items from the shelf that you would like to place on Course Reserve. Or bring your own materials. <\/li>
- Ask at the service desk for a Reserve Request form and complete the item and course information.<\/li>
- Plan to allow at least 3 business days<\/strong> for processing before the items will be available to students. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Online <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- For library-owned materials only. <\/li>
- Email herricklibrary@alfred.edu or scholeslib@alfred.edu with reserve requests for the respective location where you would like the item(s) available.<\/li>
- Your email should include:
- Name of the course<\/li>
- Course number and section number<\/li>
- Permalinks to the library items through our online catalog, Primo. Use the search box on our homepage to get started. https:\/\/libraries.alfred.edu\/<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
- A screenshot of where to find the permalink on an item record is below.<\/li>
- Plan to allow at least 3 business days<\/strong> for processing before the items will be available to students. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nDo you have an Electronic Reserve Service? <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- For information on linking library materials in Canvas contact your liaison librarian or email libraries@alfred.edu<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For more information<\/u><\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visit: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/libraries.alfred.edu\/reserves\/faculty-info<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Email questions to: libraries@alfred.edu<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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