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Placing Course Reserves

Course Reserves include any print and media materials that instructors request to be set aside for student use throughout the duration of a semester. You can place most materials in our collections on reserve, though access guidelines and borrowing procedures will vary depending upon the location of the collection and the materials being placed on reserve. 

For Instructors

Place items on reserve with our request form.

Alternatives to Placing Materials on Reserve

  • Link directly to online articlesMany articles available digitally through IU Libraries database subscriptions can be linked to directly in Canvas.
  • Online streaming reservesInstructors can request streaming access to digital materials for their courses through our Media Services team.
  • IU Libraries media screening roomInstructors can reserve our screening room on the ground floor of Wells Library for instructional screenings of films and other materials in a range of digital and archival formats.

For Students

Using Course Reserves

Learn how to access materials placed on reserve by your instructor.

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