Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding Publication Types
What does it mean if a reading is on reserve? How do I access reserve materials?
Reserve items are materials set aside by professors for students to use in their classes. Students can borrow reserve materials for 2 hours at a time to ensure equal access to course materials.
Search for course reserve materials using the Course Reserve search (available via the catalog, or as a direct link from the library homepage). Select your instructor, department, or course number to access lists of items on reserve for your classes. Click on the title of any item on reserve for its call number and circulation status.
There are two types of reserve entries in PantherCat. The first looks like this:
This is a reading that is available in the Reserve area, on the first floor, east wing of the library, to be checked out for 2 hours. To borrow the material, submit the call number with your student ID at the Reserve Desk.
The second looks like this:
This is an electronic reserve reading that is available online. Click on the link to connect to the reading which will be displayed using Adobe Acrobat Reader software.
For more information see Accessing Electronic Reserve Documents in the Campus Computer Labs and Accessing Electronic Reserve Documents from Off Campus Computers, or Ask a Librarian.
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You can access your library electronic reserve readings from: