O'Neill Library

Course reading lists are managed through the Course Resources tab in Canvas. Instructors should use this tool to submit requests to the library, reuse past course reading lists, and track the status of requested items.

• In your Canvas course click Course Resources (left menu), or log into to Course Resources directly. 
• Reuse a list from a previous semester or create a new list.
• +ADD items: search for library items or create your own; use Cite It! to import citations from websites.
• Discuss with the Library: request items / ask questions about your list.
• Send to the library (My list is ready): submit your list to the library for processing and to make your list viewable to your students.

Need help?

• See our Guide to Course Resources for Instructors

Instructors can request any type of material to support teaching including items from our collection, free websites, and items that need to be purchased. Our priority is to purchase online material so that it is accessible and affordable for students. Not everything is available online or with unlimited access, so we will work with you to review the options. If you require students to use physical items, you should indicate that when submitting your list.

• Each semester, lists must be sent to the library (click My list is ready) in order for students to see the list.
• We first look for online access, including articles, ebooks, and streaming video. If we cannot locate an item in digital format, then we may purchase the item in print. 
• Digitization requests of print material are considered in light of fair use. Typically one chapter or ten percent of a book will comport with fair use, though slightly more may be appropriate when no digital options are available for purchase. See Copyright Guidance for E-Reserves. 
• We can license some streaming video and digitize physical media. We do not have access to commercial platforms such as Netflix.
• Physical coursepacks and workbooks may not be placed on reserve.
• Physical items are removed from library reserves at the end of each semester.