FAQ Listed below are a number of answers to frequently asked questions. Reserves are materials that are either the most heavily used resources in the library, or materials being used for classes. Reserve materials include class notes, text books, library books, articles, and videos. Reserve materials are located behind the circulation desk on the first floor. Reserve materials are specifically requested for classes to be placed on reserve and can change with each semester.
Reference materials are a permanent collection of works.
Reserves can be circulated for a short time and can leave the library. Reference materials do not circulate or leave the library. Reserve materials are located behind the circulation desk on the first floor, while reference materials are located behind the reference desk on the east side of the first floor. To located reserve materials, patrons have a number of options. One option is to visit the circulation desk on the first floor and look through the printed lists of reserve material organized by class or alphabetically by title.