Where is the Course Reserves collection --- What is Course Reserves?
Course Reserves (textbooks, course materials) is an important student resource that increases access to high-use materials and decreases financial burden. Find course reserves in the library where currently enrolled students can borrow reserves for free; ask library staff for assistance. Reserve materials may include textbooks, and other materials owned by the library, books owned by the instructor, photocopies of journal articles, and other various media.
How do I check out Course Reserve items?
Request items at the circulation desk. Books are arranged by Course Name and Course Number, such as MATH 151. You can check your syllabus for the correct title and author.
How long can I borrow Course Reserves items?
Generally, the instructor determines the loan period; for most items it is two hours or 1 day. Reserve items are in high demand and cannot be renewed online. Only in-person renewals are allowed if there is another book in the collection. It is the borrower's responsibility for returning the reserve item before the time and due date.
Due dates can be checked by the due date slip on the book or use your MySeattlecolleges Login and Password to sign in and access your online library account.
What is the cost for replacing lost or damaged textbooks on reserve?
Any item that is more than 3 days overdue will incur a LOST status of which a replacement cost will be applied to the account. The borrower is responsible for the full replacement cost of the item if it is lost or damaged.
Where is the Course Reserves collection --- What is Course Reserves?
The reserves collection is located behind the Circulation Desk; ask a library staff member for assistance. Reserve materials may include textbooks, and other materials owned by the library, books owned by the instructor, photocopies of journal articles, and other various media.
How do I check out Course Reserve items?
Request items at the circulation desk. Books are arranged by Course Name and Course Number, e.g. MATH 151. You can check your syllabus for the correct title and author. Be sure to provide the correct information when making your request.
How long can I borrow Course Reserves items?
Generally, the instructor determines the loan period; for most items it is 2-hours. Reserve items are in high demand and cannot be renewed online, for in-person renewal only, if there is another book in the collection. It is the borrower's responsibility for returning the reserve item before the time and due date in the email sent or on due date slip. Due dates can be checked by accessing library account.
What are the overdue fines for late Course Reserves items?
- Hourly Use: $2 per hour, $50 maximum
- Daily / Weekly: $5 per day, $50 maximum
What is the cost for replacing lost or damaged textbooks on reserve?
The Library will replace any item that is more than 3 days overdue. The borrower is responsible for the full replacement cost of the item plus $25 for processing.
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