how to use course reserves

by Esmeralda Rowe Sr. 10 min read

You can open any reserve item by following these steps:

  • From the Main Menu - Select a course and click on it.
  • From the next Page you will see a list of reserve items for that course. Clicking on an item will take you to a second...

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How do I access my course reserves?

How do I access electronic reserves (e-reserves) for my course? To access electronic reserves (e-reserves), current students can log into the reserve system known as Ares. Once logged in, the Library Course Reserves page will display the list of courses and materials that have been placed on reserve by the instructor of those courses.

How to access course reserves?

Students

  • Access online materials (PDFs, website links) and physical reserves information through Canvas. ...
  • Borrow physical reserves (books, media) for short-term loan from your library service desk. ...
  • If your instructor does not use Canvas, go directly to the Course Reserves site to see your materials.

How to search for course reserves?

  • Search with fewer words. Maybe "Anthropological Studies" isn't in Discovery, but "Anthropology" or "Anth" is. Try some different forms!
  • Search for the actual item title. Sometimes we do have items but they are not in course reserves. ...
  • Ask! The item might still be in processing, or it might have just gotten added. ...

What is the policy for course reserves?

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What is a benefit of course reserves?

Course Reserves is a vital student resource that sets aside course materials at the library and allows students to borrow course material for free. This allows students broad access to the materials needed to be successful in their courses.

How can you access course reserves CMU?

Finding Course Reserves For physical (print) and virtual course reserves (e-books), search the library catalog, under “Course Reserves” by course ID, instructor or item title. You can also go directly to virtual course reserves via "Collection Discovery," "Virtual Course Reserves."

What is UF course reserves?

Course Reserves are materials, such as books and journal articles, for use in specific courses at the request of course instructors.

What are electronic course reserves?

Electronic course reserve (ECR) service allows students to access course reserve materials electronically from anywhere via the library catalog. Photocopies are scanned as PDF documents and made available via the library online catalog. We can also easily add electronic documents.

What is UF's address?

Basic InfoMain Address:201 Criser Hall PO Box 114000 Gainesville, FL 32611Phone Number:(352) 392-3261Website:www.ufl.edu

How do I use Unisa E reserves?

Access to the Electronic Reserves is available via the Find e-reserves & Recommended books link on the Library home page. This will take you to the Course Code Search screen.

How do I download an article from Unisa library?

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What does the reserve short loan collection of the Library consist of?

The reserve and short loan collection contains high-use materials, which have been recommended by lecturers as part of the reading requirement for a particular course. Materials include online articles and book chapters (e-reserve); copies of high-demand books, and DVDs.

Introduction

The USC Libraries online Course Reserves or ARES (Automated Reserves System) is one of two systems your professor may use to provide required readings. The other is Blackboard. Take these simple steps to access Course Reserves. (Recommended: Sign into the Libraries homepage first).

Steps to Using Course Reserves

Access Course Reserves from the USC Libraries Services drop-down menu. Login using your USC netid and password.

How many options are there for adding to your course reserves?

There are eight options when adding materials to your course reserves. Each icon leads to a streamlined form for adding items to your course reserves. Search the Library’s online journals for articles to add to your course reserves. Articles are available instantly for your students.

Where is the URL on a course?

Each course has its own PURL, or Permanent URL, at the top of the page that you can share with your students. Items also have their own direct PURL. You can publicly share these Permanent URLs with your students. PURLs will not work for anyone who is not enrolled in your course.

How to add a syllabus to a UBC course?

1) Open the Library Online Course Reserves page. 2) Click on the Add Syllabus tab. 3) Upload a copy of your syllabus readings as a Word or PDF document. Via email. Email a copy of your syllabus readings as a Word or PDF document to [email protected].

Student Information: Accessing Course Reserves

The AOK Library is now using Blackboard (Bb) to make course materials available through physical and electronic Course Reserves.

Faculty Information: Accessing Course Reserves

The AOK Library is now using Blackboard (Bb) to make course materials available through physical and electronic Course Reserves. Submit all course reserves requests directly from your course site in Bb.

Accessibility

UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all students, staff, and visitors. If you have difficulties accessing any of the materials on our site, please contact us so that we can provide an alternative format and remedy any accessibility challenges.

Electronic Reserves

Before submitting content for ereserves, please review our copyright policy.

Hard Copy Reserves

You may place items from the AOK Library's general collection on course reserves with a loan period ranging from three (3) hours to seven (7) days. Books borrowed from other libraries cannot be placed on course reserves.

Media Reserves

The media collection is located on the second floor of the library. You may place items from the AOK Library media collection on course reserves with a loan period ranging from three (3) hours to seven (7) days.

Create your Library Reserves List in Canvas

Whether you want to reuse materials you requested in the past, or you want to request something new, we can help.

Important dates and timeframes

Priority will be given to requests submitted before the following dates:

Managing Library Reserves Lists

Course reserves for FAS courses are managed through the Library Reserves section in Canvas. You'll use the platform to submit requests, reuse past course reserve lists, and track the processing status of requested items.

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For Students

Details about reserves for your classes can be found on your course Canvas site.

Ares Login

Set up your Ares Course Reserves account and log in to view materials for your course.

About Course Reserves

New to Course Reserves? Find out more about our staff and what we do to meet your needs!

Course Reserves Libguide

This guide provides instruction on using the Ares system, accessing reserve materials, and includes Course Reserves contact information at all UF library branches.

For Students

Learn how to access materials your instructor has placed on physical reserve or electronic Course Reserves using Ares.

ADA Services

Students with disabilities are provided with additional services in order to meet their specific learning needs.

For Instructors

Learn how to request physical items for Course Reserves use, request links for electronic Reserves, integrate Ares with Canvas and more.

Copyright and Fair Use

Addresses common issues related to posting copyrighted materials online including Fair Use practices.

How to view items on electronic reserve?

Items placed on electronic reserve can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader. For best results, use the printer icon in the Adobe Acrobat toolbar, NOT your browser's toolbar or using File > Print ... otherwise, you may only get a blank page! Scanned images can be large files, so please be patient as your PDF downloads.

How long can you check out materials on reserve?

Typical time periods are one hour, two hours, three hours, three days or a week. Fines for overdue reserve materials are $1.00 per item per hour.

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