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Print the In-Library Course Reserve Request Form or obtain a copy at the Oboler Library's Circulation Desk, complete the form, then bring it to the Library along with your materials.

• Fill in all information

• Each item must be identified by a complete bibliographic citation:

  1. Author

  2. Title

  3. Item title (if appropriate)

  4. Date of publication (including month and year, if appropriate)

  5. Volume, no., page numbers (if appropriate)

Note: Copying title pages in the front of a book is usually the best way to make a complete bibliographic citation.

Types of materials appropriate for In-Library Course Reserve:

• Library book

• Personal book

Types of materials inappropriate for In-Library Course Reserve

• Materials not in compliance with copyright law

• Commercially produced workbooks or instruction manuals with answer keys, or similar products that are excluded from the principles of Fair Use as designated by copyright law

• Materials lacking bibliographic citations or copies of the title page

Submitting In-Library Course Reserve Materials

• Deliver material along with a completed copy of the In-Library Course Reserve Request Form to the Oboler Library's Reserve Desk - which is part of the main Circulation Desk - or to the Idaho State University-Idaho Falls' Circulation Desk for reserve items for Idaho Falls students.

Processing time

• Typically, items are processed on a first come, first served basis.

• During peak times, processing may take up to three days, so please plan accordingly.