Log in to Library Course Reserves
Accessing Electronic Reserves
Why can't I access some of the items listed under the Library Course Reserves tool
electronically?
The list of items in the Library Course Reserves tool includes both electronic reserves and physical reserves. If there is not an option
to "view this item," then the item is on physical reserve at either the Bartle or
UDC Reader Services desks.
There are other reading materials posted to myCourses that are not in the Library
Course Reserves tool. How do I get help with these?
Library staff only post readings to myCourses via the Library Courses Reserves tool. For issues with materials in another content area of myCourses, reach out to your
instructor for help.
Borrowing & Returning Physical Reserves
How do I borrow reserves?
Reserve materials may be checked out at the Reader Services desks at Bartle Library
or the University Downtown Center Library. Reserves for classes taught at the UDC
are kept at the UDC Library. All others are at Bartle Library. It’s helpful to know
the title and author's last name when requesting a reserves item at the desk.
Do I need an ID card to borrow reserves?
Yes. Bring your current Binghamton University ID card or a state-issued ID, such as
a driver’s license.
Is there a limit to how many reserves I can borrow?
Up to three reserve items may be checked out at once. There is no limit to the number
of times you can check out an item. However, you may be required to wait between renewals
if other students have requested the materials.
How long can I keep reserves?
Generally, reserve materials may be borrowed for 3 hours. To renew the material for
a longer period of time, you will need to return the item to the Reader Services desk
and ask to check it out again. Shortened time limits are meant to give everyone in
the class a chance to access the materials.
Can I "reserve" a reserve item in advance?
No.
Are all course textbooks on reserve?
No. Textbooks are placed on reserve at the request of an instructor.
A book I need for a class is not on reserve. What can I do?
You can ask your instructor to put it on reserve. They can lend us a personal copy,
use a library copy (if available), or ask us to purchase a library copy.
Can I return a reserve item to any library or book return?
No. Reserve items must be returned to the same desk where they were borrowed.
How do I return a reserve book when the Libraries are closed?
After the library is closed, you may return reserves to the blue book bin outside
Bartle Library's main entrance. The UDC does not have an after-hours return bin. Reserve
items checked out here must be returned when the UDC library is open.
What happens if I return or renew an item late?
You will be charged a fine of $0.05 per minute if a reserve item is returned late.
