Reserves Policies

Reserve materials are generally located in the Library on the campus where the course is offered. Materials are shelved and circulated from the Circulation Department and are accessible whenever the Libraries are open. Electronic reserve items are available, via the Internet, at all times.

A barcoded Library card must be presented to borrow Reserve material.

Reserve Loans
Reserve materials circulate for either:

2 hours
2 hours overnight
24 hours
3 days

Two reserve items may be borrowed at a time.
Holds and recalls are not allowed on reserve materials.

Overdue Policy
Reserve materials are due at the circulating campus Library by the date/time due.

Fines	$2.00 per hour/day
Billed item charge	$35.00
Processing charge	$10.00

How to find Reserves on URSUS
From the main menu screen on URSUS, select "R" Course Reserves. You may search the Reserves list by by professor "P" or Course name or number "C". Select the Reserve course for your campus and the list of materials on reserve for the course will be displayed.

How to Obtain Reserve Materials
Reserve materials are filed by the Course Number and then Title of the Item. Please have your library card ready when requesting reserves.

Electronic Reserves Service
Select reserve items may be available on the Internet. These items are located through Course Reserves on URSUS and are indicated by the designation "Electronic Item" after the title.

Click here for more information about Electronic Reserves.

Copyright Information
The U.S.M. Libraries will adhere to the provisions of fair use as described in the U.S. Copyright Law.