Professors

Make course texts available for your students:

• Course Materials - Laker Store process for students to purchase
• Course Reserve - Library process for students to borrow

Find course text options at the library:

• Find Materials - browse collections by category
• Subject Guides - review lists of resources by topic

For help choosing library texts, consult your Subject Librarian.

Students

Find your course texts:

• Course Materials - visit the Laker Store to purchase
• Course Reserve - visit the Library to borrow
• Blackboard - check individual courses for files or links

For help finding your course texts, reach out to your professor.

Borrowing Policies

Course Reserve items:

• Can't be held or renewed for individuals
• Have short loan times (often a few hours)
• Should be returned to the same location
• Will be charged a fee if not returned promptly
• Stay reserved the entire semester

Review the full list of library borrowing policies.

Item Restrictions

Not all library materials are eligible:

• Online Resources
• 3-D Objects (kits, maps, games, etc.)
• Non-Circulating Items (reference, archives, etc.)

Course Reserve items must be owned by the library. We may be able to accept donations or purchase new texts. Check with your Subject Librarian for options.

Request Criteria

Requests should:

• Be approved by the course professor
• Not exceed 10 items per course
• Receive at least 5 check-outs for re-approval

Course Reserve decisions are guided by data. Potential exceptions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Library E-Reserve

The University Libraries no longer manage electronic Course Reserves.

Faculty can add electronic resource links directly to their Blackboard courses. Linking directly to the libraries' resources allows us to collect accurate usage statistics. This impacts library decisions about renewing license agreements.

For assistance finding resources for your course, contact your Subject Librarian.

Blackboard Links

Faculty can add a list of weblinks directly in Blackboard.

Information Technology (IT) created a guide on using the Library Search Tool in Blackboard. This is specifically useful for linking to the libraries' electronic resources. Remember to use the Link Fixer Tool to ensure off-campus access to the e-resource.

For assistance with Blackboard, contact your eLearning Liaison from IT.

Electronic Textbooks

We have several options for professors to use open-license textbooks. Browse options on our guide for Open Educational Resources. For a curated list, email your course syllabus to our team at [email protected].

Digitized Videos

We may be able to convert a library-owned DVD to a digital format. Faculty can complete this request form. Our staff will determine if the video meets fair use guidelines. Please be aware this may take up to 2 weeks.

Document Delivery

We may be able to send you materials from other libraries. Review the Document Delivery Policies, which clearly state we can't provide textbooks or course reserve materials. Also review our copyright information before sharing any items from Document Delivery.