Persistent link for an online syllabus to a list of course materials or to individual items
24/7 access
Simultaneous uses
No damage to master copy
Do eReserves replace print reserves?
Either may be placed on reserve
Print materials may be digitized and added to eReserves
Digitized documents will be password protected to ensure copyright compliance
Students will be able to access either the print or the online version
Copyright information will be added to both versions
What kinds of materials (and how much of them) may be placed on eReserves?
Print, sound, image, moving image, and other computer files may be added to eReserves
In general, no more than 10% or one chapter (whichever is greater) of a book may be digitized for eReserves
Movies are usually too large for the eReserve system. Licensed media should be embedded using available vendor or library LTIs or embed code snippets and/or links.
Copyright prohibits digitization or copying to eReserve systems in some instances
What kind of statistics can I get?
Statistics are available and updated 24/7 so that you may check the number of times your material has been accessed
The librarian can set up the eReserve so that you may see which students used the material, but you must specifically request this service
Can I add full-length books?
Public domain ebooks may be provided via eReserves, although if the display presentation is copyrighted then fair use guidelines must be followed
Books may not be photocopied for eReserves unless written permission to do so has been granted by the copyright owner
HCC libraries comply with fair use guidelines which most likely will limit the portion that may be copied to a chapter or small percentage of the whole book
How can I link to the eReserves for my course?
Links are provided through the HCC library catalog and can be easily copied
You may provide links to individual items, or to all the items (with individual links) for your course
Will the library staff scan my items for me?
Consult with your library staff
If your library does not have a scanner the Library/LRC Support Dept. may be able to assist on a limited basis
Some articles may already be available in electronic format, a librarian can assist with locating these
Which browser will my students need to use eReserves?
Most current browsers and versions will work
Most eReserve materials do not require special plugins
If special plugins are required, please consult with a librarian so that these may be provided to your students