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Information for Faculty about Reserve Services


Reserve Services: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


Information about print materials and links to the actual electronic materials you have placed on Reserve will be available through our
eReserves web page.
 
 1.  Why place items on reserve?
 2.  What kinds of materials can be placed on reserve? 
 3.  What do I do if I only want to place print (books, etc.) or media (cds, videos, cassettes) materials on reserve?
 4.  How do I designate items to be placed on reserve?
 5.  How long does it take to process a request?
 6.  I just added a document, but it is not listed on my Course yet.  What's the delay?
 7.  How do I tell the library that an item I need for Reserve is not available?  Do I need to make a special order?
 8.  How do students access Reserve and eReserve materials? 
 9.  How can I make sure my documents are easily downloaded by students with slower modems?
10. Do I need to do anything special so my documents can be opened by my students?
11. Why do I need multiple passwords?
12. Is there a limit on how many reserve items I can assign for a course?
13. What do I need to know about copyright?
14. How can I find out if my assigned materials were used and renew them for a subsequent semester?
15. What exactly do I need to do to get my materials on reserve?
16. What if I need help?

Why place items on reserve?


What kinds of materials can be placed on reserve?


What do I do if I only want to place print (books, etc.) or media (cds, videos, cassettes) materials on reserve?


 How do I designate items to be placed on reserve?


How long does it take to process a request?

  • Remember!  the beginning of the semester is very busy and delays may occur.  Requesting your course and materials four weeks in advance will help avoid delays. 
  • Items available at CSULB Library normally can be processed within 24 - 48 hours. 
  • If items are not available at the CSULB Library (including new books), please allow 7-10 working days for the library to obtain materials.

I just added a document, but it is not listed on my Course yet.  What's the delay?


How do I tell the library that an item I need for Reserve is not available?  Do I need to make a special order? 


How do students access Reserve and eReserve materials?


How can I make sure my documents are easily downloaded by students with slower modems?


Do I need to do anything special so my documents can be opened by my students?


Why do I need multiple passwords?


Is there a limit on how many reserve items I can assign for a course?


What do I need to know about copyright?


How can I find out if my assigned materials were used and renew them for a subsequent semester?


 

STEPS for placing materials on Reserve

Step 1: Complete the eReserves Course Request and create a Course Page for each course.

Step 2: Specify course material for each course.

Step 3: Within approximately 48 hours you will receive an email from Reserve Services notifying you that your Account has been activated. 

Step 4:  You can now upload any electronic documents (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, etc.) to your course account.  Please review our instructions for Course Page Management.

Step 5:  Provide your students with the link to the eReserves page (http://ereserves.library.csulb.edu) and the password to your reserve materials so that they can begin using your materials.  


  If, after reviewing the above information regarding Reserves, you have questions or concerns,
please contact us!

Back to University Library Home Page. Contact Us--and let us know how we can help! Search this Site or the Web. Forms for requests/bookings that are available electronically. Locations of Materials and Services within the Library. CSULB Home Page.

This page maintained by Reserve Services
lib-ereserves@csulb.edu
University Library
California State University, Long Beach
Please send questions, comments, and suggestions to Reserve Services at the address above.

 

  Last Updated 3/5/08