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Course Readings & Reserves

Meet the New Course Readings & Reserves Program — Beginning Spring 2027!

Course Readings & Reserves connects instructors and students with course materials through Canvas and library reserves.

Available Materials:

  • Books and media from CWRU campus libraries.
  • Electronic articles, book chapters, and other online resources.

Physical Resources:

  • Up to 30 items per semester.
  • Submit by the deadline to ensure availability by the first day of classes.
  • Late requests may take 3–5 business days to process.

E-Resources:

Physical Resources:

  • Search the library catalog to locate course reserve materials.
  • A CWRU ID is required to check out materials at the Service Center.
  • Items have a 3-hour loan period and are for in-library use only.

Electronic Resources:

Permanent Reserves

Permanent reserves are reference materials available for short-term use in the library. They are located on the first floor behind the Service Center desk.

Available Materials:

  • Citation guides for MLA, AMA, and Chicago
  • Materials for specialized tests, like the GRE, LSAT, and TOEFL
  • Other supplementary handbooks and reference materials