Materials required for a class which are in limited supply. Videos, which already have a limited circulation time are not placed on reserve. After two weeks the tapes must be erased. The library needs 48 hours to fully process reserve items and make them available to students. 1-6 copies can be placed on reserve, depending upon the size of the class and the need.
Faculty provide the library with all of the photocopies they want on reserve.
The library will generally supply the first copy of a book. Additional copies must be provided by the faculty member. Faculty may also put their own personal copies on reserve. Yes, if they are going to be used each quarter. If they are not going to be used each quarter they will be returned to the faculty member or the library shelves.