Located in the library on the 2nd floor of the Tioga Building, the purpose of Course Reserve is to accommodate instructors wanting to make special print or audio/visual materials available for their classes. The materials are generally high use and/or supplemental in nature. Required textbooks may also be placed on Course Reserve. Instructors specify how long materials circulate and whether or not items may be checked out of the library.
- To contact the Course Reserve Coordinator: x7262 or djones@socc.edu.
- All materials placed on Course Reserve must comply with the library's copyright policy. Please refer to this policy before placing copyrighted materials on Course Reserve.
- For more information on copyright law, please visit the U.S. Copyright Office Homepage.
Process for placing materials on Course Reserve:
- For Southwestern library materials:
- Complete online Course Reserve Form for each item.
- Submit form(s) to Course Reserve Coordinator
- Items will be pulled from shelf, processed, and placed on Course Reserve.
- For non-Southwestern library materials:
- Print and complete online Course Reserve Form for each item.
- Take form(s) and item(s) to the library.
- Please allow a minimum of one working day to process these items. Additional time may be needed at the beginning of each term.
- Materials will be removed at the end of the requested term unless the Course Reserve Coordinator is notified. A list of those materials will be sent to instructors before they are removed.
Loan periods and circulation times are as follows:
| Type of Loan
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When Due
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| 2 hour loan
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Due in 2 hours
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| 1 day loan
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Due closing time the following day
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| 3 day loan
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Due closing time on the 4th day
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| 1 week loan
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Due closing time on the 8th day
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| 2 week loan
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Due closing time on the 15th day
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Renewals/Extending established loan periods:
- Renewal of Course Reserve materials is at the discretion of the individual instructor.
- Students may request a longer loan period for special circumstances. Library staff will not override the established loan period without the instructor's consent.
Fines & Charges:
- Fines on overdue Course Reserve materials are automatic and accrue quickly.
- Fines, billing and replacement costs vary depending on item and check out period.
- See Course Reserve slip attached to the individual Reserve item.