Course Reserves

During the COVID-19 pandemic, physical Course Reserves will be available on a limited basis. For access to print textbooks and other course items, please call ahead (513-244-4216) so that Library staff may check that the Course Reserve item you need is available and prepare it for Safe Pickup.

Course Reserves:

Items on reserve are books, videos, and other materials set aside for a specific course or other use by library staff at the request of the course's instructor.

Loan Periods:

Loan periods for items on reserve are set by the course’s instructor:

• Items with a 3-hour loan period are due at the time indicated and may not be taken from the Library.
• Items with 1-, 3-, or 7-day loan period are due by closing on the date due.

Search Course Reserves:

• Search FOCUS using Course Reserves option to find items on reserve. Follow the on-screen instruction to search:
  • By instructor’s last name
  • By course number
• All reserve items are shelved at the Mount Library circulation desk. Request items at the desk.

Borrow Reserve Items for Classes:

• Currently enrolled MSJ students may borrow reserve items with a valid ID card.  See MSJ Students borrowing guidelines for more information.
• MSJ faculty, including Sisters of Charity who are faculty members or instructors, may borrow reserve items with a valid ID card.  Staff and Sisters of Charity who are students may borrow reserve items for their classes with a valid ID card.  See MSJ Faculty & Staff & Sisters of Charity borrowing guidelines for more information.
• Because reserve items are needed for instructional purposes, guest patrons of the MSJ Library are prohibited from borrowing reserve materials.  See Visiting Patrons: OhioLINK, SearchOhio, & Residents of Ohio and All Other Library Guests borrowing guidelines for more information.

Place Items on Reserve:

• How Faculty can Place Items on Reserve for Courses
• Course Reserve Request Form

Questions? Contact the Library:

• By phone: (513) 244-4216
• In-person at the Mount Library circulation desk
• Via email: library@msj.edu