What are Course Reserves?
Answer
Course reserves are materials set aside, at an instructor's request, for the use of students to support class instruction. Library materials, as well as copies of (some) textbooks, books, and media, may be placed on reserve. The materials are kept in a separate location in the library and access to them is more restricted than regular library items.The reserves collection allows students convenient and easy access to high-demand materials. It acts as a backup source for students when textbooks are on order, back-ordered or out of stock at the bookstore or they are waiting to receive financial aid.
- Reserve materials are intended to supplement, not replace, course textbooks purchased by students.
- Items are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Materials typically have short checkout periods and may also limit use to within the NTC Library.
- The NTC Library generally does not purchase course textbooks as they change too often to remain relevant to our collections.
- A current NTC ID must be presented to check out items. Ask for Course Reserves at the library’s service desk.
