Course Reserves is a collection of items set aside for classes with special lending privileges. Materials such as DVDs, textbooks, and supplemental materials are placed into this collection by instructors for their students. 

This collection allows students to have reliable access to course materials, at no additional cost to them.

Students can request these items at the service desk, by providing the instructor’s name and item title. A valid SUNY ID is required to check out Course Reserves or any other library materials.

Consult the Reserves Catalog for item availability.

Information for Instructors

Placing Items on Reserve  

• Download and print out a Course Reserves Form. Please fill out all fields specified on the form.
• Bring items for Course Reserves to the Circulation Department along with the completed forms. Unfortunately, we cannot accept Reserves Forms via email.
• Items are processed in the order they are received. To expedite processing, please submit your reserve items two weeks before the start of classes.

General Policies

• Personal items may be placed on Course Reserves; however, instructors must assume all liability for loss or damage to these items. Please be aware that personal items will be marked with stickers and tape.
• Items currently available in the library’s circulating collections may also be placed on Reserve. Please fill out item information on the Course Reserves Form, including call number, title, and author.
• Books and media checked out from other libraries or rental services cannot be placed on Course Reserves.
• DVDs and CDs must be in a case. Paper sleeves are not accepted.
• No third party may submit forms or materials for Course Reserves. Instructors may submit a written request to allow permission for Teaching Assistants.

Removal Policies

At the end of each semester, all items are removed, and personal items will be available for pickup.  Please make arrangements to pick up personal items BEFORE the end of the semester. To renew Fall Course Reserves for the Spring, please notify Circulation staff prior to the end of the Fall semester. Unfortunately, we cannot renew Spring Course Reserves for the following Fall.

Item Purchase Request

If the library does not own a book or item, you need for Course Reserves, please submit an Online Book Request Form. It may be possible for the library to purchase the materials (note: please confirm that you have an active library account before submitting your request). Be aware that the library does not generally purchase textbooks.

Contact Us- Need Help?

E-mail zwickele1@newpaltz.edu

Phone: (845)257-3713