For Faculty: Placing Items on Reserve

Course Reserves

Place course materials on reserve to support your students’ access to essential readings and study aids. University Libraries offer reserve services through Jerome Library, the Curriculum Resource Center (CRC), and the Music Library and Bill Schurk Sound Archives (MLBSSA).

Submit a reserve request.

What you can put on reserve

  • Library-owned books
  • Personal or department-owned books and textbooks
  • Study aids 
  • Audio and video

What you cannot put on reserve

  • Items from other libraries (OhioLINK or ILL)
  • Photocopied book chapters or articles

How to Place Items on Reserve

  1. Complete the Reserve Request Form
  2. Provide course details, item titles and call numbers (if applicable)
  3. Deliver personal materials to Jerome Library or send by mail

Submit your request at least one week in advance to ensure availability.

Locations & Contact Info

Streaming Media Reserves via Avalon

Avalon provides 24/7 streaming access to course-assigned audio and video content.

  • All music/audio reserves are placed on Avalon unless otherwise specified.
  • Video requests must follow Avalon Streaming Guidelines.
  • Select "3rd Floor - Music Library" on the form for Avalon requests.

Updated: 06/11/2025 01:56PM