Reserves are course-related materials made available, either electronically or physically, through the UCSD Libraries. Items that we may have on reserve for a class include: images, audio files, journal articles, videos, book chapters, course readers, etc.
How do I find Reserves?
Search by course number or instructor on the Reserves system. Depending on the subject, Reserve materials may check out from Geisel Circulation Desk, the Arts Desk on the first floor of Geisel, or the Biomedical Library Circulation Desk.
How long may I keep a Reserve item?
The majority of Reserve materials check out for 3-hours. Some graduate Course Reserves check out for 24-hours. Overnight checkout is available for 3-hour items, three hours before the circulation desk closes. Please note Reserves are due at the designated time. As soon as a Reserve item is overdue, it is assessed a $10.00 late fee. Fees increase at a rate of $10.00 per hour.
What are Electronic Reserves?
Electronic Reserves are materials made available online, including ebooks, book excerpts, journal articles, audio and image files and non-copyrighted material such as syllabi and lecture notes. Search by course number or instructor on the Reserves system to find out if your class has Electronic Reserves.
How do I access Electronic Reserves from off-campus?
The Reserves website is restricted to UCSD IP addresses. For UCSD users with outside Internet connections, you will need to connect your computer to the UCSD network. Find instructions here. For more information, contact the ACMS Help Desk.
How do I put an item on reserve for my class?
Request materials electronically via our online request form. If you are requesting items for Electronic Reserve be sure to attach a copy of your course syllabus, to ensure that items are scanned by their assigned reading date. This brief instructional video will show you how to fill out the form.
What if the library does not own the item I would like to put on reserve?
If the library does not own the item, Reserves staff will ask you to provide a copy. If you are unable to do so, the library will attempt to order it. Please note these will be purchased as e-books whenever that is an option.