Guide to Course Materials at Michigan Tech

The Library's Course Reserve service provides no-cost access to course material, potentially reducing the financial burden for students. Instructors are encouraged to utilize course reserve for both required and supplemental materials.

Course materials are held on reserve at the Library's Circulation Desk for the semester. During the semester students may borrow materials for limited time periods as determined by the instructor. Both library and instructor-owned materials may be placed on course reserve. All items are removed from course reserve at the end of the semester. Instructor-supplied material will be returned through campus mail, unless other arrangements are made.

Instructors are encouraged to use their Canvas course site to share online content (ebooks, articles, etc.) with their students. Library staff are available to assist with any copyright or access concerns. Email ill@mtu.edu for assistance.

To place materials on course reserve:

 1. Complete and submit the online Course Reserve Request form.

or

 2. Print and manually complete the Course Reserve Request form. Bring or send the completed form and your materials to theCirculation Desk.

To ensure materials are available on the first day of classes, instructors are encouraged to submit requests no later than one week prior to the start of classes.

When selecting your course materials, search the Library Catalog to see if the titles will be available at no cost to your students. Library staff is available to help!

Borrow print course materials from the Circulation Desk located on the first floor of the library. Loan periods range from two hours to five days. Some materials may only be used in the library building. A HuskyCard is required to borrow materials.
 

Students are encouraged to ask their instructors about placing textbooks and other course materials on reserve. Library staff are available to help you with this message.