Course Reserves

Course Reserves are physical materials – such as books, media, and manipulatives – chosen by instructors to supplement their courses. Selected items are available for short-term loan (hourly or daily – specified by the instructor) to students from one of the following Library Service Desk locations: Cooper Library, Education Media Center, Gunnin Architecture Library, Charleston Design Center, or CU ICAR.

For lists of current course reserve material held by Clemson University Libraries, key in the course abbreviation and/or number in the search bar on the Libraries’ home page (example: ENGL 1030).

Connect with Clemson Libraries Subject Liaisons for assistance locating course development materials. Additionally, our Open Educational Resources Librarian can help you source free or low-cost materials for your classes as part of Clemson Libraries Textbook Lending Program.

Placing Materials on Reserve

Faculty may submit a request for required or supplemental course material to be placed on Reserve for their students by filling out the adjacent form. Eligible materials include library owned and/or faculty owned materials. Submissions are accepted any time during the semester and materials will be accessible to your students within 2-3 business days. Course Reserves will be removed at the semester’s end unless otherwise requested.

Streaming Media

For streaming media requests contact your Subject Librarian directly.

Currently available streaming media can be accessed via the following platforms:

Course Reserve Request Form

  • Course Information

  • Example: ENGL 1010 BIOL 2010 MGT 4950

  • Contact Information

  • Personal reserve materials will be returned to this address at semester end.
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  • Items for Reserve

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    The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the use of copyrighted materials including copying and distribution. Fair use (Section 107) allows for limited use of copyrighted materials without the permission of the copyright owner. Individuals using copyrighted materials in excess for fair use may be liable for copyright infringement.
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