Course reserves are textbooks, media items, or other course materials, that are set aside for use in the library. Items can be added to the reserve collection by DCC faculty or by the Ritz Library. Many, but not all, required textbooks are available in the reserve collection.
Reserve items must be used in the library so that all students can access the materials throughout the semester.
Reserve items may be checked out for one hour at a time for use in the library. Reserve items cannot be renewed or removed from the library.
Violations of the reserve policy or damage to reserve materials can result in library fees, and possible suspension of library privileges.
Reserve textbooks are organized by title at the Circulation Desk. Present your DCC ID Card and ask for the textbook by title. You can borrow one reserve textbook at a time for use in the library for one hour.
If you do not know the title of the book, you can search for it in the following ways.
1. Check the course syllabus for textbook information.
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2. Browse the reserves binder at the Circulation Desk.
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3. Search course reserves in RitzDiscovery with the course code (for example, BIO 131) or part of the course name.
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4. Ask for assistance at the Circulation Desk.
The reserve collection includes:
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