Circulation & Reserves FAQ 

Answers to common questions about:

• Getting course reserves
• Putting class materials on reserve & providing textbook information
  

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• What are course reserves?
• How do I search Barton for reserves?
• Where are course reserves located?
• How do I borrow reserves?
• How long can I keep reserves?
• Can I renew reserves?
• Are fines for reserves different than for other materials?
• Aren't all course textbooks on reserve?

What are course reserves?

Reserves are materials and resources which have been set aside at a specific library by a professor to be used for a class; they can be either print or electronic. An item may occasionally be listed as "on reserve" in Barton, our online catalog, when in fact it is not currently being used for a class. A library assistant will be able to tell you whether an item listed as "on reserve" is indeed a current reserve item.

Electronic Reserves are materials that have been scanned and uploaded to a course’s Stellar site. Access is usually limited to students enrolled in the course.

How do I search Barton for reserves?

Search for materials in the course reserve section of Barton Catalog by course number, instructor or course name.

Where are course reserves located?

Most print reserves are located behind the circulation desk of each library. See: Which library handles my reserves?

Electronic Reserves can be viewed on your course’s Stellar site.

How do I borrow reserves?

Simply request them at the library service desk. Each library may have a slightly different system for checking out reserve books, so you can consult individual libraries or see Which library handles my reserves?.

How long can I keep reserves?

Reserve books are loaned for two hours. Some materials may circulate for longer periods; check with the library service desk for details.

Can I renew reserves?

Yes, you may renew most reserve books up to three times through Your Account or by contacting the library service desk where you checked them out. However if another student has requested the book, it may not be renewed.

Are fines for reserves different than for other materials?

Fines of $2.00 per hour (including any portion of an hour) will accrue on items not returned on time.

Aren't all course textbooks on reserve?

No. Textbooks are placed on reserve at the request of the course faculty or TA. If your course textbooks are not on reserve, ask your professor or TA to submit the information through the course reserves request form. Items may be added to the course reserve collection throughout the semester.