Blackwell Library

Course Reserves are materials that faculty set aside for students to use in courses.  Normally, print reserves do not circulate outside the library.  Password protected electronic reserve
materials (E-Reserves) are available 24/7.

Student Access to Print Reserve Materials:

• Print Reserves are located at the Circulation Desk and are searchable in the library catalog. 
• Print Reserve materials must be returned/handed to a staff member at the Circulation Desk during open hours and in the Outside Book Return when the library is closed.

Reserves Fines (print materials only)

     Hourly:              $1.00 per hour per item up to a maximum of $10.00 
     Daily:                 $2.00 per day per item up to a maximum of $20.00. 
                               After 30 days, the item will be presumed lost
     Lost Materials:  $35.00 replacement cost & $15.00 processing fee
     (Note:  Replacement books are not accepted in lieu of replacement costs)

Faculty Information & Forms:

Information

Faculty Guide: Course Reserves Policies & Procedures  (PDF format)
Faculty e-Reserves Guidelines (includes instructions for completing online request form)
Copyright

Forms

Faculty may place items on Course Reserves by using the following forms:
Book Form (PDF format)
Copies Form (PDF format)
Student Copyright Permission Form (PDF format)
e-Reserves Request Form (online - SU login required)
e-Reserves Request Form (PDF format)
e-Reserves Copyright Notice

Note:  Before filling out form, please read Faculty Information which will provide instructions.  If this is the first time you are submitting e-Reserves, it may be beneficial to setup an appointment with Susan Wheatley to discuss procedures and policies.

• The first time copyright-protected material is placed on reserve, no copyright permission is needed.  If the same material will be used again (indicate this on all request forms), the library will initiate a request for its long-term use.
• All reserves require a minimum of two weeks advance notice and are processed on a first come, first served basis.
• E-reserve service depends on staffing availability and on course delivery mode: In priority order: (1) off-campus online courses, (2) off-campus hybrid courses, and (3) on campus face-to-face courses.
• Long term use of the same materials will incur costs and is subject, consequently, to available library funding.

e-Reserves will not replace traditional reserves entirely.  Some items cannot be placed online due to copyright, number of pages or types of materials.  Both types of services will co-exist for some time.

Wireless Laptops

The following policies apply to the circulation of laptop computers, and should be read and thoroughly understood prior to checking out a laptop.

Borrowers:

• Laptops can only be checked out by SU Library primary patrons including current students, faculty & staff.
• An annual 'Wireless Laptop Liability Agreement' must be filled out the first time you check out a laptop and remains in effect for the remainder of the academic year.
• A current Gull Card must be presented each time a laptop is checked out.
• The Library reserves the right to refuse service to anyone who abuses equipment or is repeatedly late in returning laptops.

Availability & Time Limits:

• Laptops cannot be reserved ahead of time and are checked out on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Laptops can be checked out for 2 hours only, but may be renewed during periods of low demand.
• Laptops are for use in the library only and cannot be taken out of the building.
• Laptops must be checked in 30 minutes prior to closing.

Fines:

• Overdue fines are $1.00 for each hour overdue, up to a maximum of $10.00.