Putting Items on Reserve
Reserve request forms (Book, Book chapter or Journal Article forms) must be completed in their entirety. Without the proper forms, reserve staff cannot complete the reserve request. Also use these forms to submit requests for e-reserve materials (copies of journal articles, book chapters, etc.).
Faculty may place up to 40 items per course on reserve for the current semester. It can take up to TWO WEEKS to process your reserve request - please submit your reserve requests before the start of the semester.
Instructors' personal copies of books may be placed on reserve, with few exceptions. These items will be labeled and bar-coded, and will probably sustain more than average wear and tear. It should be noted that, while the Libraries make every effort to ensure that instructors' personal books are not stolen or damaged, this does sometimes happen. Under no circumstance is Temple University Libraries responsible for the replacement or compensation for the lost or damaged material.
Reserve staff will process requests in the order received and will make every effort to ensure a two week or less turn-around of requests. However, the following potential delays should be considered:
The Libraries' Copyright Policy explains the principle of fair use and its application to reserve readings. If you find that these guidelines restrict your ability to make required readings available to your students, please be advised that Temple University Duplicating Services will assist you in compiling copyright permissible course packs for your classes.
Removing items from Reserve
A memo is sent to instructors at the end of each semester regarding their reserve items and whether they would like the items to remain on reserve or be removed. Generally, unless reserve staff is otherwise notified, all reserve materials are removed from reserve one month after the end of the semester. Photocopies and personal copies of books will be returned to the instructor's campus address.
Faculty may place up to 40 items per course on reserve for the current semester. It can take up to TWO WEEKS to process your reserve request - please submit your reserve requests before the start of the semester.
Instructors' personal copies of books may be placed on reserve, with few exceptions. These items will be labeled and bar-coded, and will probably sustain more than average wear and tear. It should be noted that, while the Libraries make every effort to ensure that instructors' personal books are not stolen or damaged, this does sometimes happen. Under no circumstance is Temple University Libraries responsible for the replacement or compensation for the lost or damaged material.
Reserve staff will process requests in the order received and will make every effort to ensure a two week or less turn-around of requests. However, the following potential delays should be considered:
Items not owned by Temple Libraries: Depending on availability, it can take two months or more for a book to be ordered, acquired, cataloged and processed for reserve. Articles from journals not owned by the Libraries must be acquired through InterLibrary Loan.
Items not currently available: Library books may need to be recalled from a user, located, replaced or shipped from the bindery.
Items not currently available: Library books may need to be recalled from a user, located, replaced or shipped from the bindery.
The Libraries' Copyright Policy explains the principle of fair use and its application to reserve readings. If you find that these guidelines restrict your ability to make required readings available to your students, please be advised that Temple University Duplicating Services will assist you in compiling copyright permissible course packs for your classes.
Removing items from Reserve
A memo is sent to instructors at the end of each semester regarding their reserve items and whether they would like the items to remain on reserve or be removed. Generally, unless reserve staff is otherwise notified, all reserve materials are removed from reserve one month after the end of the semester. Photocopies and personal copies of books will be returned to the instructor's campus address.