Electronic Reserves
Whenever possible, the Library will provide electronic access to your reserve readings. This allows students to access these readings 24 hours a day from any computer with Internet access. There are three possible ways this access can be provided:
- linking to the source on the web (if not copyright protected or otherwise restricted)
- linking directly to an article in one of the Library's subscription databases
- Scanning the material and placing it on the Library server.
The Library may also be able to acquire a digital version of the source and make that available for electronic reserves as well.
General Information about E-Reserves
- All copies you submit to the Library must contain the original copyright notice and proper citation. You will find this in the book or the original paper journal. Ask us for help in locating this information.
- Only one item per source can be scanned-- that's one chapter, one article, one story, one poem per book, journal or magazine. This complies with fair use laws.
- If a scanned item is to remain on e-reserve for more than one term, copyright permission must be obtained. (The Library will help you with permissions.) Also note that reserve materials cannot remain on e-reserve indefinitely!
- The Library will pay for copyright permissions, in certain circumstances. For information on obtaining copyright permissions, see the Library's Copyright Permission page.
- Need more information about the Library's electronic reserve policy? Read more on our Course Reserves page.
Articles
- Is the article in print? The Library can attempt to find your article in an online format to circumvent the need for scanning but you can either scan the article yourself (pdf format is recommended) or provide a good, clean photocopy to the library circulation desk. Remember: only one article per source (journal, magazine) can be scanned.
- Is the article online? The library can link to the article provided such a link is not prohibited by copyright or other restrictions. We will notify you if this is the case.
- Is the article on a subscription database? The library can usually link directly to the article.
- Please allow at least 7 to 10 working days for the library to process your e-reserve requests!
Book Chapters
- Is the book in print? Only one item per source can be scanned-- that's one chapter or one story or one poem per book. You can either scan the chapter yourself (pdf format is recommended) or provide a good, clean photocopy to the library circulation desk. Make sure to make us a copy of the title page!
- Is the book available through a subscription database? The library can usually link directly to the book--just let us know what you are looking for!
- If you have several chapters/stories/poems from the same source or the book is not available electronically, you should put the book on paper reserve at the Circulation Desk. Alternately, your librarian may be able to help you find comparable online resources. Please just ask!
- Please leave at least 7 to 10 working days for the library to process your e-reserve requests!
Audiovisual Materials
- Audiovisual materials may not be placed on electronic reserve unless they are legally available in streaming format. Contact your division librarian for more information about streaming video and audio options for your course.
- The Library does have rights to some online videos from Films for the Humanities, Shopware and a few other film vendors. Please contact your Librarian to find out whether your film can be obtained by the Library in streaming format for your online course!
Still have questions about E-Reserves?
The Circulation Department can help you place items on reserve.
- send an email to Circulation
- call the Circulation Desk at (630) 942-2106
- stop by the Circulation Desk whenever the library is open
- Want to talk to a librarian about e-reserves guidelines? Contact Jennifer Kelley at: kelleyj@cod.edu
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