Course Reserves

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• What are course reserves?
• Where are the course reserves located?
• For Students
• For Faculty

What are course reserves?

Through the course reserves service, COCC faculty can place course materials (books, articles, DVDs, etc.) at circulation desks for students to check out. Course reserves are available at every campus.

You can search for items on reserve for your classes in theBarber Library & Summit Catalog.

Where are the course reserves located?

Bend:At the Circulation Desk on the first floor of the Barber Library (see on map)

Madras:At the Front Office

Prineville:At the Front Office

Redmond:At the Front Office in RTEC

Online:A small selection of reserves titles are available online. See ourOnline Course Reservespage for more information.

For Students

How do I check out items on reserve?

对于实物，请将您的COCC学生证带到学校的借阅台。让工作人员检查你的课程需要的标题(s)。

对于在线项目，你可以通过在线目录查看它们。See ourOnline Course Reservespage for more information.

How long can I keep items on reserve?

Your instructors choose how long you can keep a course reserves item. Many items are restricted toin-library use onlyfor no longer than three hours. Some items you may be able to check out for 24 hours, 48 hours, or one week.

Can I scan my textbook to print and bring home?

If you need to copy a single chapter from your textbook, or a few pages of homework questions, you canuse the BookEdge scannerby the Reference Desk andprint the pages.

However, it is a violation of U.S. copyright law to copy substantial portions of a text, even for your personal educational use. If you need to bring home more than one or two chapters,the campus bookstore offers textbook rentals.

For Faculty

How do I place items on reserve for my class?

First, read theCourse Reserves Copyright Policyand ensure that your material(s) fall within fair use guidelines.

Instructors in Bend

1. Submit theonline Course Reserves Form. This form is required for Library staff to process your request.
2. Bring any personally or departmentally owned items to the Circulation Desk at Barber Library.

Instructors in Redmond, Madras, or Prineville

1. Download, print, and complete thepaper Course Reserves Form.
2. Bring your completed form and item to the Front Desk of your campus.

What kind of items can be placed on reserve?

Any physical item can be placed on reserve (within reason), including:

• Books
• DVDs and CDs
• Course packs
• Single bound chapters or articles

The items can come from your own personal collection or from the existing Library collections. The Library does not purchase new items for course reserves specifically.

The Library accepts loose leaf copies when the pages are reinforced with page protectors.

How long does it take to put an item on reserve?

Library staff need aminimum of 2 working daysto make new course reserves items available for student use.

在每个学期开始的时候可能需要额外的时间，因为很多老师会在同一时间提交储备。To ensure that material is ready by the first day of class, please submit your requestat least one week before the start of the term.

Will the Library handle any copyright concerns?

Instructors are responsible for fair use of copyrighted reserves materials. Before you place copyrighted materials on reserve, please read theCourse Reserves Copyright Policy.

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