Reserve Collection

The Reserve Collection, located behind the circulation counter, consists of textbooks, AV programs, photocopied articles or other materials designated by faculty for course assignments. Not all textbooks are placed on reserve. If a needed textbook is not on reserve, contact the instructor for more information.

COS students may check out reserve material if they have a current COS library card. To get a library card, students should bring proof of enrollment. To obtain reserve material, make requests at the circulation counter. Be sure to present a current library card.

Loan Periods

Reserve textbooks and other materials are circulated according to the wishes of the instructor. Library staff cannot make exceptions without the consent of the instructor. Typical loan periods are:

• Library use only: Must be used within the library. Be prepared to show a library card when checking out these items. Returned material to the circulation counter when finished. Please be prompt in using and returning reserve items. It is likely that others will be waiting to use them. Usually only one reserve item may be used at a time.

Two-day: Material is due promptly on the date that is stamped on the due date slip.

Overdue Policy for Reserve Materials

It is the borrower's responsibility to be aware of the due date. Routine letters or telephone reminders will not be made. Fines are $1 per day, per item, up to a maximum of $5 per item.

Holding an Item

Students may put a hold on reserve material that has been checked out. The Library will hold the material for 24-hours after its return. If not picked up within 24 hours, held items will be returned to the reserve shelf.

Renewals

Renewals are made at the circulation counter. Renewals cannot be made by telephone. If a hold is requested for another borrower, the reserve item cannot be renewed.

Outside Book Drop

All material checked out can be deposited after hours in the outside book drop.