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Course Reserves

Course Reserves For Students

To retrieve reserve items, use JMU Libraries Library Search and limit your search to Course Reserves.

Note the call number of the desired item in the results list of your search and request it a service desk.

Find Course Reserves

  • Course code (ex: HIST or HIST 385)
  • Instructor’s last name
  • Title
  • ISBN (ex: 9781118903735)

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New for Fall 2024: JMU Libraries has centralized Course Reserves to one point of contact for all JMU Libraries locations. 

Course Reserves Overview for Instructors

Course Reserves is a service the library offers that allows instructors to place shortened checkout periods on high-use items for class assignments. For some students who are unable to (or prefer not to) purchase assigned materials, checking them out of the library for short periods of time can be a great alternative.

  • All JMU Libraries materials assigned for your course can be placed on reserve at the library location of your choosing for a 4-hour or 4-day shortened checkout period.
  • E-books in the JMU Libraries collection can be linked to your course in the library catalog.
  • Personal copies of assigned materials can also be placed on reserve in most cases. Course Reserves staff approve personal material requests on a case-by-case basis.
  • Thanks to the new “Course Reading List” feature in Canvas, your course reserve materials can show up right in Canvas next to your other required readings.
  • Faculty can provide equitable and affordable access for students by using library licensed or open access materials.

Looking to request a streaming video to be placed in your Canvas course? Visit the Instructional Use of Media Collection page.

Contact Course Reserves

reserves@jmu.edu
(540) 568-4102
The Hub, Room 1002, MSC 1704, Attention: April Beckler