How do I add physical materials to my Course Reserves?

Physical books, DVDs or videocassettes that you’d like students to be able to access can be added via request

Quick Links

• Add a book NC State University Libraries Owns
• Add a book you own, but the Libraries doesn't
• Request that the Libraries purchase a book for Course Reserves

Add Books NC State University Libraries Already Owns  - If the library already has a copy of an item you’d like to place on reserve, the process is very straightforward.

1. Find the item you want to add in our catalog by going to lib.ncsu.edu and using the search bar in the middle of the page
2. Open the catalog listing for the item and copy the address of that page

1. Click on the name of the class and section you want to add files to
2. Click on “Add Materials” in the middle of the top of the page
3. Click “Place a Request with Reserves Staff”
4. Paste the address you copied into the “Catalog URL” field and click “Item Lookup”

OR

1. Fill in the item’s information in the fields to the left.  Make sure you select the right library from the dropdown menu under “Reserve Desk”
2. Click “Place Request”

Request a New Book

1. Click on the name of the class and section you want to add files to
2. Click on “Add Materials” in the middle of the top of the page
3. Click “Place a Request With Reserves Staff”
4. Click the dropdown menu under “Type of Reserve” and select “Physical”
5. Fill in the Title and Author fields, making sure to include an edition number if there are multiple publications of the book
6. Click “Place Request”

Add A Book You Own, But the Libraries Doesn’t 

If you’re willing to accept the risk of damage, you can put your own copy of a book on reserve.  This allows you to use the item from your class without waiting for NC State University Libraries to acquire it.

WARNING: These books, like all library books, do get beaten up and worn.  If you’re very attached to your copy, do NOT put it on reserve.

1. Bring your item to the Ask Us desk at either Hill or Hunt Library.
2. Fill out a short form with your name, email address and the course and section to which you want to assign the item
3. That’s it!  We’ll take care of the rest in a few business days.