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Library Catalog Introduction: 3. Course Reserves

Basic directions for using the WIU Libraries catalog.

Finding Reserve Materials

How do you find Course Reserves?

Course reserves include class textbooks, books, eBooks, articles, and other items used to complete assignments. They are kept behind the Access Services desk and online in the library catalog.We do not have all textbooks, only the textbooks instructors make available. Most check out for 2 hours in the building only.The library also makes some course readings in digital formats through a service referred to as "E-reserves." 

Here are the basic steps for finding Course Reserve Materials.
1. Go to the library catalog Course Reserves tab.
2. Select the type of search, you can search by:
     -Course name or code: "RDG 431" or "Introduction to Reading Methods."
     -Department : Education
     -Instructors last name: Dewey
     -Anywhere in the record using keywords: Reading methods

3. Type in the information for the type of search, review results

What's in the Reserve

What are Course Reserves?

Course Reserves are supplemental course materials that are chosen by faculty for students in their classes. These materials set aside for a specific academic course or other use. Most often materials are put on course reserve by library staff at the request of the course's instructor. Course reserves include class textbooks, books, eBooks, articles, and other items used to complete assignments. They are kept behind the Access Services desk and online in the library catalog.

The service provides controlled access to materials in a digital format but limited to students in a specific course. Faculty wishing to place items on Reserve should contact the Reserve Manager for a copy of the Reserve Policy and Reserve Materials Request Form. You may submit the form electronically.