What is it?
Course reserves are materials (including books, AV materials, journal articles, and electronic resources) chosen by the faculty to support class instruction. Materials can be checked out for shorter loan periods than materials in the general collection to allow more people to be able to access their course readings in a timely manner.
Note for faculty: Print materials that are identified in
Self Service as required, recommended and optional are all automatically placed on reserve.
If you entered your readings on Self Service, you do not need to request them separately for library reserve. The Registrar’s Office provides
detailed directions for submitting your readings on Self Service. Additional supplementary materials must be separately requested.
Who can use it?
Anyone with a Mount Holyoke or Five College library account can borrow course reserves.
MHC faculty and staff can place course reserves.
How do I access course reserves?
Access print course reserves in person at the Main Library Circulation Desk and the Pratt Music Library Circulation Desk. Electronic materials can be accessed online through the Course Reserves Portal and Canvas.
How do I place course reserves?
Readings marked required, recommended, and optional in Self Service are automatically placed on reserve. Faculty can place films and additional supplementary readings on reserve through the online course reserve system. Book or scanning requests may also be made in-person at the Circulation Desk or via email to libcirc@mtholyoke.edu.
Hours/Availability
Physical reserves are available whenever the library is open. Electronic reserves (ebooks) are available any time via the Course Reserves Portal and Canvas, however, some ebooks have limitations on the number of users who can access them simultaneously. These limitations are noted in the call number (e.g. “E-Book (1 User)” or "E-Book (3 User)).
Requests to place course reserves will be processed by staff at the Circulation Desk during regular business hours when the College is open.
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