What is the Reserve Collection?

The purpose of the Reserve Collection is to provide access to materials that are in high demand. Many instructors place copies of books and other items from their reading lists in the reserve collection to ensure that each student in a class has an opportunity to complete assigned readings.

What types of materials are on reserve?

In addition to the collection of books, periodical articles, and other items placed on reserve each semester by instructors, the Reserve Collection also houses most CD-ROM titles, the Opposing Viewpoints series, selected popular magazines, the Missing Pages File, computer software and manuals and certain reference items in high demand.

Where is the Reserve Collection?

The Reserve Collection is located behind the Circulation Desk. ALL requests for reserve items should be made at the Circulation Desk.

How will I know if an item is on reserve?

*Reserve items in the LOIS (Library Online Information System) are designated by a locator symbol of RES before the call number.
*Most instructors will notify the class that an item is on reserve.

Remember Make All Requests for Reserve (RES) Items at the Circulation Desk!

How do I check out reserve items?

You must present a valid identification card each time you borrow items from the Reserve Collection. You are responsible for materials charged to your name and barcode number and for any fines accrued on materials. Do not lend your student identification card to others.

How long can I check-out reserve materials?

Reserve materials circulate for varying lengths of time. The time limits imposed are generally determined by the instructor and are based on the size of the class and the purposes for which the items are to be used. The following time limits are commonly applied:

LIBRARY USE ONLY
The item may be used only in the library. No time limit is applied except that the material must be returned before the library closes for the day.

LIBRARY USE ONLY (TWO-HOUR LIMIT)
The item may be used only in the library for a two-hour period. The time the item is due back at the Circulation Desk will be recorded on the date due slip.

1 DAY
The item may be borrowed at any time but must be returned to the Circulation Desk by 10:00 a.m. the following day.

2 DAYS
The item may be borrowed at any time but must be returned to the Circulation Desk by 10:00 a.m. the second day.

5 DAYS
The item may be borrowed at any time but must be returned to the Circulation Desk by 10:00 a.m. the fifth day.

Please note that the circulation period for each reserve item is noted on its Date Due Slip. Always be sure to check the circulation period and date/time due when you borrow a reserve item. A reserve item may be renewed if another item is on the shelf or after it has been returned for two hours. Exceptions may be requested of the Library Director. Reserve items may not be placed on HOLD.

Overdue Fines

Fines for overdue reserve items accumulate at the rate of $.25 per hour and/or $1.00 per day. Fines begin during the first hour an item is overdue and/or the day the item is not returned and continue until the item is returned to the Circulation Desk.

Returning Reserve Materials

Reserve items should be returned ONLY to the Circulation Desk. Failure to return an item directly to the Circulation Desk can result in overdue fines if the item does not reach the desk by the time it is due.

Reserve Lists

A printout of materials on reserve, arranged alphabetically by academic department and professor, is available for your use. You can use this printout to determine which materials are on reserve for your class and to request by call number the item you need.

Videotapes

The Reserve Collection houses a collection of math videotapes (Basic Math, Intermediate Algebra & College Algebra) that correspond with the Basic Algebra, Intermediate Algebra and College Algebra textbooks and courses. These tapes circulate for 2 DAYS. One consecutive renewal is permitted.

Opposing Viewpoints, Current Controversies, At Issues

"Those who do not know their opponent's arguments do not completely understand their own."

The Opposing Viewpoints Series present opposing points of view on complex and sensitive issues. Titles in this series include: Abortion, Adoption, Biomedical Ethics, Chemical Dependency, Drug Abuse, Euthanasia, Gangs, Race Relations, and Violence.

This series is used most heavily to prepare for debate speeches in Oral Communications class and as a source for information in writing the research paper as required in Comp I.

The Current Controversies Series present social, political, and economic controversies that dominate the national and international arena today. Titles in this series include: Gambling, Genetics and Intelligence, Gun Control, Family Violence, Hate Crimes, and the Information Highway.

The At Issues Series present current issues and opposing viewpoints in a concise format. Titles in this series include: Affirmative Action, Legalizing Drugs, The Media and Politics, Smoking, and Voting Behavior.

Reserve Reference Titles

Dictionaries and encyclopedias, thesauri, English style manuals, grant/scholarship guides, and resume guides are among the types of reference materials located behind the Circulation Desk in the Reserve Collection. Also found in the reference reserve collection are specialized or subject-specific reference works such as the Dictionary of Occupational Titles and the Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Computer manuals to support software applications are made available in the Learning Resource Center Reserve Collection and can be requested at the Circulation Desk.

SAU Tech course-related tutorials such as Accounting Software are also available at the Circulation Desk as part of the Reserve Collection.

Computer software and manuals are for in LIBRARY USE ONLY - TWO HOUR LIMIT and do not circulate.