Course Reserves: Finding & Using Course Reserves

Using the search box below, you can search by either the course instructor's last name, or by the course number (for example, CHEM 1230 or Chemistry 1230.)

When you click on the instructor name or course number, you will see a list of available materials.

• To access items in electronic format, click on the title and you will be prompted for your name and Rocket number. Items in electronic format will say “Click on Title for ELECTRONIC COPY” in the format column.
• Other materials(ex: books, DVDs) are available from the Circulation Desk for limited check out times (set by instructor).

Electronic Materials

Electronic materials may include:

• Book chapters
• Articles
• Practice exams

Items placed on electronic reserve can be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader.

For best results, use the printer icon in the Adobe Acrobat toolbar, NOT your browser's toolbar or using File > Print ... otherwise, you may only get a blank page!

Scanned images can be large files, so please be patient as your PDF downloads.

Print & Audiovisual Materials

Some items are available in print format only and must be obtained from the circulation or service desk at Carlson, Mulford, or McMaster Library. These may include:

• Books
• DVDs or VHS tapes

Materials on reserve can only be checked out for a limited time period, which is set by the course instructor.  Typical time periods are one hour, two hours, three hours, three days or a week.

Fines for overdue reserve materials are $1.00 per item per hour.

Some items are placed on permanent reserve to allow access for limited time periods to popular items.