Instructors may use course reserves to supplement lectures and textbook reading assignments. There are two types of course reserves: print/physical and electronic. The Canvas page for your class will have a link that takes you to the course reserves.
To check for course reserves in the library catalog:
- Go to the Libraries webpage.
- Click on the Course Reserves tab at the top of the box.
- Follow the directions for finding print or electronic reserves.
You can search for print reserves by course name or course number. (Use the back arrow to start a new search.) You’ll see a list of titles associated with the class. If you want to borrow print reserves, check the library hours to ensure the circulation desk is staffed. You will also need your I.D. card.
Print reserves have a two-hour loan period, but they can be renewed. The short loan period enables us to provide all students with equal access to reserve material.
To find electronic or online reserves on the University Libraries webpage, click on the yellow highlighted text on the course reserves tab. Electronic course reserves are available 24/7. They include links to articles, book chapters, electronic books, and databases.
- Use the course reserves tab and find the electronic reserves link.
- Click on Access the libraries’ electronic reserves by viewing our E-Reserves system.
- Follow the instructions on this page to connect to the e-reserve resources for your class, including electronic books and databases.
We recommend Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing or printing articles and book selections in pdf format. Here are some tips from University Libraries on how to read and print electronic reserves.
For assistance or information on course reserves, please email DickinsonLawLib@psu.edu or ask for help at the circulation desk.