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Course Reserves

NOT PUBLISHED

You can find course reserves like books and DVDs in the library at the Circulation Desk. Search the Course Reserves List to find the call number of books and DVDs on reserve. 

FAQs for Course Reserves

Does the library have a copy of my textbook?

Randall Library generally does not purchase textbooks for UNCW classes, but the library does have some textbooks. In order to determine if your textbook is available in the Library, follow the steps on the Find Textbooks page.

How do I find material that my professor says is on course reserve?
How do I place an item on course reserve?
  • Fill out this form.
  • If you are putting a personal copy on reserve, bring the item(s) to the Circulation desk.
  • If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Circulation Desk at 910-962-3272 or rlcirculation [at] uncw.edu.
How do I use Course Reserves?
  • Locate the title of the item that you need in the Library Catalog, click on the link, note the call number and request the item by call number at the Circulation Desk.
Where do I pick up books and media course reserve items?
  • Books, DVDs and other physical items on course reserves are kept behind the Circulation Desk. Just bring the call number and your UNCW OneCard to the desk and ask for the item.
  • Be sure to return the course reserves item(s) to the Circulation Desk when finished.
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For Faculty & Instructors

Randall Library’s e-reserve service was discontinued at the end of the 2018 Spring Semester. Library mediated electronic reserve use has dramatically decreased over the last few years as faculty have moved to manage their own course content online. Faculty who would like to provide electronic access to course materials may use the University’s Canvas course management system to do so. The library discontinued the practice of posting reserve reading lists in individual course sites in Canvas.

  • Randall Library will continue to assist with the scanning of personal course related materials. To place a request, email rlcirculation [at] uncw.edu.
  • To receive help with linking to library resources within Canvas, contact your liaison librarian.
  • To receive assistance with posting other types of materials within Canvas, contact the Office of E-Learning at e-learning [at] uncw.edu or (910) 962-2953.
  • To request scans from books and journals in the Randall Library collection for personal, academic use, please submit an request through the online Interlibrary Loan system: ILLiad.
  • To receive help selecting course resources contact your liaison librarian.
  • Information on copyright compliance may be found on the Office of General Counsel website. Copyright questions and concerns may be directed to Nicole Tekulve, Associate Director Library User Experience for Access and Spaces at tekulven [at] uncw.edu or (910) 962-3271.
  • Contact Course Reserves staff at rlcirculation [at] uncw.edu or 962-7854.