FAQs

• How can I get help with print and electronic course reserves?

  Visit the Course Reserves page, or contact Reserves via phone at 212-998-2475, or via email at: bobst.reserve.library@nyu.edu.

• How long can I use reserve items?

  Most reserve loans are for two hours, and may be renewed if another patron has not requested them. Some reserve items circulate for three days.
  Items may be borrowed overnight beginning two hours before the Reserves desk closes.

• How many reserve books may I check out?

  You may check out a total of 12 reserve items, 3 of which may be books.

• I want to distribute some selected readings for my class not included in the textbook. What are my options for making these readings available? Is there any limit to how much of the readings I can use?

  As a rule of thumb, you may copy a limited percentage (approximately 10%) of the book as a PDF (or other digital file) for your course. This would typically meet the guidelines for fair use. If you continue to use the PDF materials in subsequent semesters for the same course, you'll need to request permissions or consider creating a course pack. Alternately, you may request the entire book be placed on reserve at the library. If a requested book is not in the library's collection, the library will order it.

• My professor has items on electronic reserve, how do I find them?

  Items on electronic reserve are part of the ERes system. You can search for your items by course name, instructor's name, or department. These pages require a password; ask your instructor for the password if you do not already have it.

• What's the E-Reserves (ERes) password for my class?

  Passwords are devised and distributed by each instructor. Contact your instructor for your password.