how to access uf course reserves

You may contact the Course Reserves unit at 352-273-2520 or send an email to notify Course Reserves staff at eres@uflib.ufl.edu. It generally takes only a few minutes to fix a broken link. Book Chapters/Excerpts for Electronic Reserves

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What is UF course reserves?

What is it? The UF Course Reserves Unit provides access to course readings at the Library West branch of the George A. Smathers Libraries.

How do I access UF off campus library?

Distance learners can access library resources and services with a GatorLink account. Using your GatorLink username and password, you will be able to access library resources off-campus.Feb 7, 2022

Are UF libraries open to public?

We welcome visitors, guests and researchers, and all campus libraries are open to the public during general public visiting hours.

How do I log into my UF vpn?

In the "Connect To" Field, type "vpn.ufl.edu". Click "Select" to connect. Authenticate with your gatorlink ID (in the form of username@ufl.edu) and your gatorlink password. Click OK.

Who We Are

The primary Course Reserves Unit, located in Library West, is made up of two employees who work with instructors to process requests for UF courses. They are also available to answer any questions and offer guidance about the Ares system, and provide physical and electronic course materials for student use.

What We Do

The Course Reserves Unit provides access to course materials at the George A. Smathers Libraries’ branches including Architecture and Fines Arts Library, Education Library, Library West, and Marston Science Library. Course Reserves materials include print books, textbooks, e-books, journal articles, slide decks, DVD’s, and more.

Ares System

For more information on the Ares Course Reserves system, visit the Ares homepage, developed by Atlas Systems.

News

The Course Reserves units of the George A. Smathers Libraries are currently accepting course reserves requests for the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 terms. Our services have returned to normal.

Introduction

The Course Reserves Unit provides access to course materials at the Library West branch of the George A. Smathers Libraries. Course reserves materials include print books, book chapters, textbooks, e-books, journal articles, slide decks, DVDs, and more.

How do I remove a class from the My Courses list?

The courses in your My Courses will be automatically deleted from your list at the end of each semester. If you want to remove a class before the end of the semester, take the following steps.

Can I be automatically notified when new course reserves items are added to a class in my courses?

For each class in your My Courses list, there is an option to be notified by email when new items are added to the course reserves list. Emails are automatically sent to your ufl.edu email address. To activate this feature, take the following steps:

What is a Hot List, and how do I use it?

The Hot List allows the user to group items they may want to access quickly or may need for more than one class. The Hot List appears above the student’s current class listing on the Main Menu page.

TROUBLE SHOOTING: My students say the link is not working. What do I do?

First, be sure that the student is using the UF VPN client; for more information on the UF VPN Client CLICK HERE.

Journal Articles for Electronic Reserves

When the article requested for electronic reserves is available full text through a database that is subscribed to by the University of Florida libraries, staff will provide a link to the article in the database.

E-books for Electronic Reserves

If the library has access to an e-book, Course Reserves staff will check for unlimited access to the title. If the library does not have unlimited access, we will attempt to purchase unlimited access. We will update instructors with any relevant information on access to the e-book.

Personally-Generated Material for Electronic Reserves

Personally-generated materials (Powerpoint presentations, class notes, sample tests created by the instructor, etc.) can be placed on electronic reserves. Please note these restrictions:

What is Hathitrust library?

HathiTrust is an international partnership of major academic and research libraries that are working together to ensure that the cultural record is preserved and accessible long into the future. The partnership launched a digital repository in 2008 that contains millions of volumes digitized from partnering library collections. More than a quarter of these are in the public domain and freely available on the Web.

Do students with disabilities have equal rights?

Students with disabilities have an equal right to use and benefit from resources at the George A. Smathers Libraries, including (but not limited to) Course Reserves materials. To ensure this right, students with disabilities:

What is UF All Access?

UF All Access is the University of Florida's digital course materials program. Selected courses are available through UF All Access to provide students with the lowest prices on their eBooks and Courseware products. Students can choose to opt into these materials and be provided instant access to their access codes for their homework systems and/or access to a digital version of their books. The charges will be billed to their student accounts automatically and if they have Financial Aid available, it will automatically pay for these charges.

What is the mission of the University of Florida Bookstores?

The mission of the University of Florida Bookstores is to provide a variety of necessary goods and services in support of the academic and financial needs of the University community while exceed ing customer expectations in all activities .