Ronald Williams Library
Northeastern Illinois University
Acceptable Use Policy

Reserve Collection & Services FAQ


 

 WHAT IS THE RESERVE COLLECTION?
Reserve is a collection of materials that faculty members have made available as additional or supplemental reading for their course offerings. Materials on reserve may be searched via the Library's online catalog. For help with locating materials in the catalog or at the Reserve Desk click here.
 

WHO MAY BORROW RESERVE MATERIALS?
Materials are available only to current students, faculty, and staff. A current and valid photo ID card is required to use reserve materials. Alumni and library users from other institutions are not allowed to use reserve materials.
 

FOR HOW LONG CAN RESERVE MATERIALS BE BORROWED?
Materials may circulation period varies anywhere from two hours to one week. The length of time is determined by the faculty member placing material on Reserve. Two hour reserve materials must be used in the Library. Overnight items may be checked out after 4 PM and are due the following day by 10:15 a.m.
 

MAY I RENEW RESERVE MATERIALS?
You may renew materials unless there is a hold on the item, it is for overnight use, or it is overdue. You can renew items by calling Ext. 4404 or (773) 442-4404.
 

CAN I HAVE RESERVE MATERIALS HELD FOR ME?
An item can be held for pick-up on a specific day and time. Phone requests for holding reserve materials can be made by calling Ext. 4404 or (773) 442-4404.
 

WHAT ARE THE FINES FOR OVERDUE RESERVE MATERIALS?
$1.00 per hour fine on over due Library Use Only material. $2.00 per day fines on 1,2, and 3 day and 1 week overdue reserve items.
 

WHAT IF I LOSE A RESERVE ITEM?
You will be required to pay for any accrued fine, a $10.00 processing fee and the replacement cost of the item. All reserve items must be returned to the Reserve Desk. Drop off boxes may not be used.
 

HOW MANY RESERVE ITEMS MAY I BORROW?
There is a limit of five items at any one time, so that materials may be available for others to use.
 

HOW DO I LOCATE MATERIALS MY INSTRUCTOR HAS PLACED ON RESERVE?
Materials on reserve may be searched via the Library's online catalog. For detailed help with locating materials in the catalog or at the Reserve Desk click here.
 

**If you are a faculty member wishing to place materials on Reserve, go to Course Reserve Services for Faculty.**


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