The Library encourages requests for collection purchases from faculty members. We can usually accommodate book requests and most video requests. Because periodicals represent a recurring expense, a justification of long term need may be solicited. The Library materials budget cannot be used for textbook purchases, multiple copies of items for reserve use, or items purchased solely for classroom use. To place materials on reserve, ask a Library staff member.
Faculty typically bring in personal materials or ask staff to pull books from the collection.
Teachers can specify the borrowing period for materials they place on reserve. Overnight reserves may be checked out after 3 PM and are due by first period the next day. Uni High Library can also borrow a single copy of a book from other UIUC campus libraries and place them on reserve for Uni students. The Uni High Library has a varied collection of audiovisual equipment for faculty and student use. Some items, such as overhead projectors and cassette players, can be loaned to a department or a classroom on a yearly basis.