How do I find out if my textbook is available on reserve?
Answer
You may be able to find your textbook in the library! Textbooks on reserve can be checked out for two hours at a time.
You can use UDC Search to find out whether your textbook is available on reserve. Search the name of your textbook. In UDC Search, select UDC Library Catalog to narrow your results to items available in-person at the library.
Still getting too many results? Try using the search filters. Under Location, select Reserve to just see books on course reserve at the library. If Reserve is not an option, the library does not have any books on course reserve that match that title.
Underneath a book on course reserve, you will see the text "Available at Main Library Reserve" with a series of letters and numbers following. This is the call number. Share the call number with our circulation staff, and they will pull the book for you.
Remember, you will need your student ID to check out the book!
If your textbooks are not available on reserve, speak with your professors. Encourage them to ensure their books are included on reserve for future semesters. The library cannot purchase additional reserves books mid-semester, but your professor can make a personal copy available to students through the textbook-on-reserve program. Professors can reach out to the library to find out more.
