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Accessing Course Reserves

What are Reserves?

“Reserves” refer to required readings or media for a course. Instructors place items on reserve to ensure they are easily accessible to students.

Physical Reserves: These items can be borrowed for four hours at a time and cannot be requested online. You can check if a physical reserve is currently checked out and determine which library (Neilson, Hillyer, or Josten) it is located in, as well as view its call number.

Electronic Reserves: These resources are available on your computer, meaning you don't need to visit the library in person to access them.

Getting Reserves

  • To find items on reserve, use the "Course Reserves" tab on the Libraries homepage.
  • For physical reserves in the libraries, note the call number of the item. Take this call number to the appropriate service desk in Neilson, Hillyer, or Josten Library for assistance.
  • If you do not have the call number, provide the course number and title of the item to the staff at the service desk, and they will help you locate it. 

For Faculty

For procedures and deadlines for submitting reserves requests, see Course Reserves: Faculty Information.

Questions?

Email: libraryreserves@smith.edu
Call: 413-585-2910