UW Libraries - Reserve Request

Reserve request

Reserve Polices

• Course reserves are intended to make required readings available to students. Instructors may place supplemental reading lists on reserve if they would like students to be aware of other useful materials.
• Standard bibliographic citations are required with all reproductions.
• No copyrighted reproductions may be used more than twice for a specific course without copyright permission or clearance.
• A syllabus is required with all reserve requests.
• Material needed by the first week of class must be submitted two weeks in advance. After the initial semester rush (the first month), reserves will be processed within seven business days, in the order they are received.
• The amount of material that may be placed on reserve is limited to 80 items per course. This includes individual photocopied/scanned or electronic articles, personal copies, and library books. Instructors seeking exception to this limit may contact the Head of Access Services.
• The Libraries interpretation of Fair Use generally allows for the following reproductions of an original copyrighted work for reserve use:
  • One article per issue of a journal.
  • Up to 20% of a book or similar copyrighted work.
  • Items available through the Libraries’ electronic subscriptions are governed by license agreements and are not restricted by Fair Use.
• Materials that cannot be placed on reserve are: library-owned journals; Reference, Interlibrary Loan, and Prospector materials; complete reproductions of copyrighted materials; course packs; or consumable materials.
• Library-owned films may be placed on reserve in Audio Visual for a maximum of two-weeks and may not leave the library.
• Original student work must include a permission release form signed by the author(s).
• Instructors are encouraged to place material on electronic reserve whenever possible, especially when available through the Libraries’ electronic subscriptions.
• Instructors will be notified via email when reserve materials are available for use.
• Personal copies are placed on reserve at the owner’s risk and will be labeled with library identification.

The University Libraries use U.S. Copyright Law, particularly the Fair Use section, in applying copyright restrictions for reserve materials. Instructors are responsible for acquiring needed use permissions beyond those provided by the Copyright Act.

The libraries reserve the right to refuse materials that, in its judgment, would violate copyright.

I agree that all items submitted for reserve are in compliance with U.S. copyright laws and the University Libraries Reserve Polices.