Drexel University Libraries’ Course Reserves service is expertly designed to bolster your academic journey. This essential service empowers instructors to set aside vital learning materials, including books, films, sound recordings, and digital articles, ensuring they are readily accessible for students like you. These resources are conveniently available either physically or electronically through Drexel University Learn, making your course readings more manageable and affordable. By leveraging Course Reserves, you can mitigate the rising costs of textbooks, deepen your engagement with course content, and strengthen the connection between the library and Drexel’s academic community.
What Learning Materials are on Reserve?
The Course Reserves service at Drexel University is committed to providing seamless access to crucial study materials. It’s important to note that while required textbooks can be placed on reserve at an instructor’s request, they are not automatically included. The service encompasses a wide array of resources to support your learning:
- Textbooks (upon instructor request)
- Scholarly Journal articles
- Educational DVDs
- Streaming media content relevant to coursework
How to Access Course Reserve Materials via Drexel University Learn
Accessing your course reserve materials is straightforward. Electronic readings are seamlessly integrated into Blackboard Learn, Drexel’s learning management system. Physical items are available at the W. W. Hagerty Library.
To check if a specific item is on reserve, simply utilize DragonSearch, the Libraries’ comprehensive online discovery tool. Your course syllabus will often indicate if materials are available through course reserves, but it’s always best to verify, as not all instructors utilize this valuable service. Always refer to your syllabus for each class to confirm resource availability.
Instructors initiate the reserve process through Blackboard Learn. To ensure materials are ready from the first day of class, it’s recommended that instructors submit requests at least two weeks prior to the term’s start.
For detailed guidelines, faculty can visit the Reserves Guidelines for Faculty page, which provides essential information on both physical and electronic reserves, request deadlines, eligible materials, and copyright policies. The Instructions for Faculty page offers step-by-step guidance on submitting reserve requests and linking courses in Blackboard Learn to the reserves system.
Loan Periods for Physical Reserve Items
All Drexel University students, faculty, and staff are eligible to borrow physical reserve materials. To borrow items, a valid DragonCard must be presented at the service desk.
- Standard Loan Period: 3 hours
- Extended Loan Period: 24 hours (availability may vary)
- Renewals: In-person renewal requests can be made at the Hagerty Library Service Desk, subject to availability.
Contact the Course Reserves Team
If you have any questions or require further information about Course Reserves and Drexel University Learn integration, please do not hesitate to reach out. Contact the dedicated Course Reserves team via email at [email protected] for prompt assistance.
