We are implementing a new reading list and course reserves system, to be introduced this summer for Fall courses. This new system aids faculty in building reading lists, using content from both BC Libraries and non-library holdings from the web or uploaded files. Benefits include:
During the summer faculty may continue to use the current methods of submitting requests (see below); after that you will be redirected to our new Course Resources software in Canvas. Stay tuned!
Instructors may place a physical ERC item on reserve, please email erc@bc.edu with the course syllabus or title(s) of the item(s) and the course code and section number of the course. Or, please fill out the ERC Reserves Form and bring the form and the item(s) to the ERC Circulation Desk.
For electronic items (articles, ebooks, book chapters, etc.), submit your request using the Library Reserves request form.
Faculty may place education items located at O'Neill, including physical items (books, DVDs, etc.) as well as electronic items (articles, ebooks, book chapters, films) on reserve for their class through O'Neill Course Reserve. Links will appear in the Library Resources and Course Reserves tab in Canvas. If you do not find a title on reserve, search the Library Catalog to see if it is available through our regular collections
Syllabi or reserve requests should be submitted as soon as possible to ensure reserves are ready for the first week of classes. Some items may need to be ordered, scanned, recalled, or repaired, which can cause a delay between the time a syllabus is received and the time the material is available for student use.
The ERC Course Reserves service allows instructors to make required or supplemental course reserve materials available to students. Items placed on ERC Course Reserves may be viewed in the library for 2 hours. Reserve materials can include:
For electronic items (articles, ebooks, book chapters, etc.), submit your request using the Library Reserves request form.
Items may be placed on reserve for Fall, Spring, or Summer sessions. Unless otherwise requested by a course instructor, ERC staff will remove materials from course reserve at the end of each semester.
To remove an item on reserve during the semester, please email erc@bc.edu with the title(s) of the item(s).
A link to the Library Course Reserves list appears in every Canvas site and can also be accessed through the library Course Reserves.
Students should contact the Assistant Dean for Students with Disabilities to obtain textbooks or course readings in a format that is accessible to them. A full list of disability services is available from the Disabilities Services Office.
