The Stony Brook University Libraries provides course reserves in support of the instructional requirements of specific classes at Stony Brook University. These materials have shorter circulation periods (2 hours – 7 days) and may be restricted to library use to accommodate all students in the class. Electronic reserves consist of scanned portions of collection items (must be less than 10% of the entire work). Instructors must submit a Reserve Request form to request material be put on reserve.
Submission Deadlines
July 30
Fall Semester
November 30
Winter Semester
November 30
Spring Semester
April 30
Summer Semester
Requests placed within two weeks of the start of the semester may not be ready for the first week of classes.
Submit a Request
Course Reserve Form
Place print materials from the library collection on reserve for your course.
AV Reserve & Booking Form
Reserve audio-visual materials and equipment for classroom use.
E-Reserves Form
Request electronic scans of collection items for online course access.
Reserve Locations
- North Reading Room
- Math/Physics/Astronomy Library
- Health Sciences Library
Guidelines & Policies
Ordering New Materials
If you would like to order materials for course reserves, please use the online purchase request form. Instructors can also explore open educational resources as alternatives to traditional textbooks:
Reserves Loan Policy
- Reserve items from the SBU Libraries collection may be taken out from the library for the duration of the loan period.
- Failure to return items before the end of the loan period will result in overdue fines for course reserve material.
- Some personal copies placed on reserve may not be taken from the library location.
- Items must be returned to the library location from which they were borrowed.
Search for Course Reserves
Search by course name, number, or instructor to find reserve materials for your class.