What
is Library Reserves?
If
you would like all or most of the students in your class to read
the same materials, it's a good idea to place those materials
on reserve in the library. Reserve materials are placed behind
the reserve desk in a controlled area and are given shorter checkout
periods so that everyone in your class gets a chance to use them.
How
Do I Place an Item on Reserve?
- The
first step is to contact Yia Vang, our library staff
member who will place your items on reserve. You can contact
Yia by email or telephone
at 575-6229.
- If
you are requesting that we put personal copies of items on Reserve,
you should continue to come in to the library for that process.
Please note that the Library is not responsible for the replacement
of personal copies that are lost, stolen, delinquent or damaged
by students.
- Please
allow a three-day lead time for the library to process
your reserve materials.
What
Can I Put on Reserve?
You
can put almost anything you'd like your students to read or view
on reserve in the library. Examples of reserve materials are:
library materials that you find using the MJC
Library Catalog, instructors' personal copies of books, photocopies
of articles (within the current copyright guidelines), copies
of tests, and answer keys.
How
Long Can Items be Checked Out?
You
determine how long you want your students to be able to check
out materials for your class. We have four reserve
materials checkout periods available from which you can choose.
What Should I Tell my Students?
When
you tell students that items are on Reserve for your class, please:
- Don't
assume that any materials are on reserve unless you placed them
there this semester. If in doubt, check the MJC
Library Catalog (Course Reserves Desk area)
or call the Reserve Desk at 209-575-6229, to verify their status
before telling students that the items are in fact on reserve.
- Please
inform students that they must bring their current student ID
with them to the library in order to use reserve items.
What
If I Want More Information?
Contact
us! If you have any questions or suggestions, please call Library
Reserves at 209-575-6229.
