Traditional Reserves

Galvin Library Course Reserves allows students to use materials set aside by faculty to assist in coursework. This includes reading material, practice exams, problem sets, etc.

Most Reserve materials are available only at the Galvin Library Circulation Desk. This includes books, articles, and all copyrighted material. Some materials may be available through the Galvin Electronic Reserves. Materials available only from the Galvin Circulation Desk will fall under one of the following categories:

Reserve loan periods are determined by course professors/instructors not library staff.

Library Use Only

This means that the material may be used for any length of time while the library is open. Material may not leave the building.

2-Hour Use

This means that the material may be used in the library for a two-hour time period. Items will be due two hours from the time they were checked out.

24-Hour Use

This means that the material may be taken out of the library for a 24-hour time period. Items will be due 24 hours from the time they were checked out.

3-Day Use

This means that the material may be taken out of the library for a 3-day time period. Items will be due 3 days from the time they were checked out.

There are fines for returning Reserve materials late!

Because materials are placed on Reserve for the sole purpose of providing access to many students over short periods of time, fines are charged to facilitate that goal. They are:

• Library and 2-hour use: $1.00/day

• All others: $3.00/day

Reserve materials cannot be renewed and must be returned directly to the Access Services Desk.

For further questions about course reserves, contact the Galvin Library Circulation Desk.

Electronic Reserves

Galvin Library also provides electronic access to non-copyrighted reserve materials. For more information, or to access these resources, please go to the E-Reserves page.