As a faculty member, can I place a Library owned or personal copy of a textbook on reserve?
Print copies of course textbooks owned by the Library may be placed on reserve. Faculty owned copies may also be placed on reserve. Personal copies will have barcode and call number label applied. Although textbooks are often available in electronic format, instructors should be aware that many electronic textbooks specifically published for course instruction cannot be purchased by libraries. Publishers often restrict electronic textbook sales and licenses to individual students, preventing libraries from obtaining copies that can be made available to students who do not purchase or rent them. Scanning of chapters from print textbooks for placement on electronic reserve may also be restricted by applicable copyright laws.
Liaison Librarians are available to assist instructors in exploring electronic textbook alternatives and may be able to identify options within existing Library collections or electronic materials available for Library license. When it is not possible to identify an alternative to which the Library can provide electronic access, the Library recommends that students who are experiencing financial hardship reach out to Student Financial Services to discuss options. Student Financial Services can be reached at financialservices@seattleu.edu.