Reserve Policies for Faculty

What information is required for reserves?

• Semester - Course Number (includes section) - Professor's Full Name - Phone
• Call Number - Author & Title
• Additional information (include all additions, deletions, edition changes, etc.)
• Format: "electronic copy," "hard copy," or "both electronic & hard copy."

How do I place books on reserve?

Please provide us with a complete citation of the book. Supplemental books not held at the library may be ordered. Access Services can only order one copy of a book. A second copy may be ordered through your department budget. "Rush Reserves" must be placed on the order cards. Please allow 8 to 10 weeks for delivery.

How do I place articles on reserve?

Please provide us with 2 clear printed copies of the article.

• Single-sided, 8 ½" X 11" paper only
• Provide Full Citation

How do I place media materials on reserve?

• See Music & Media Reserves for forms and instructions.

What can be reserved?

• Books (that will be used in student assignments)
• Articles (limit of 5 copies for each article)
• Recommended or Supplemental Material

What cannot be reserved?

• Books received through Interlibrary Loan.
• Required Books that students must purchase.
• Materials reserved from the previous semester.
• Personal copies (photocopies) reserved from the previous semester.
• Entire books can not be photocopied and placed on electronic and /or hardcopy reserve.

 

Copyright Law

In accordance with the Copyright Act; Title 17, Section 107 of the United States Code, articles from periodicals shall not be repeated with respect to the same item by the same teacher from term to term. If the material is needed from term to term, you must request permission in advance from the owner of the copyright.

How long does it take to process reserves?

• 2-3 days for all materials.
• 8-10 weeks for new books ordered.

What are the categories of reserves?

• 3 Hour Loan (Library use only)
• 2 Day Loan (item leaves library for a full 2 days )
• 7 Day Loan (item leaves library for a full 7 days
  
  Materials in folders(personal copies) may not leave the library, unless otherwise noted.

What are my responsibilities as a faculty member?

• Please notify us when material will no longer be needed.
• Personal material that is irreplaceable should not be placed on Reserve.
• Material requiring binders must be provided by faculty member.
• Confirm material listed on course Syllabus is actually on Reserve.
• Faculty members must replace all material not returned to the Access Services.
• Access Services will not be held liable for any lost or stolen material.

Contact: Dina Carmy (Access Services) 609-771-2968 carmy@tcnj.edu