Upcoming Submission Deadlines
| Semester | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | August 11 |
| Spring 2026 | January 2 |
Course Reserves
Course reserves are materials requested by instructors that library staff set aside for short-term student use. They offer convenient access to required readings, media, and other materials that may be otherwise difficult for students to obtain.
Materials Available:
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Books, DVDs/Blu-ray discs, and CDs from KSL collections
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Items borrowed from other CWRU libraries
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Personal copies submitted by faculty
Purchase requests for materials not available in campus collections are accepted, but not guaranteed.
All course reserves materials are available at the KSL Service Center during regular hours.
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A valid Case Western Reserve University ID is required to check out course reserve items.
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Items may be checked out for three hours and are for in-library use only.
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Students may check out one course reserve item at a time.
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Overdue fines accrue at a rate of $1.00 per hour.
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All course reserves requests must be submitted using the online request form.
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Instructors may place up to 30 items on reserve per semester.
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Submit requests at least two weeks before the first day of classes to ensure availability.
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Requests received after the deadline are processed on a first-come, first-served basis and may take 3-5 business days to complete.
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Staff strive to have all course reserves ready by the first day of classes; however, exceptions may occur.