First in our series of
LibGuides information posts is Electronic Reserves, or
E-Reserves. Faculty may place items on
E-reserve for course use; items are secure, access is password protected, and each course has a unique password which is provided to the
instructor for student use both on and off campus.
Interested in E-Reserves?
The following information will help you get started.
Already have a course or instruction LibGuide?
E-reserves may be added as a dedicated tab for quick and easy access.
E-Reserves are accessible through
AU Library web site and
LibGuides portal. From the
library web site, select the research guides link directly below OneSearch.
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An E-Reserves search box is located directly below the A-Z Database List.
Use the search box to find a course by number or instructor name, or simply select “go” to access the E-Reserves home page. |
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The main E-Reserves page lists each course alphabetically by number / name.
Navigate using the tabs for course, instructor, or term, or enter information in the search box.
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Course E-Reserves have a customized page which includes course number, name, instructor, and term.
Take time to read the copyright statement, enter the e-reserves password, and click ‘go’ for E-Reserves access. |
About Electronic Reserves
A variety of file formats are accepted including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PDF, and image (.jpeg or .gif, great for infographics). AU Library and OhioLINK database links and general Internet resources may also be included in course e-reserve selections.
To submit an item for electronic reserve, complete the submission form and return it with a clean, readable copy of the reserve item to the circulation desk. Images may be submitted via email attachment on an as needed basis. Please allow seven to ten days, Monday through Friday, for access to new reserve items.
For additional information, or to place an item on E-Reserve, contact Judi Humphrey, Head of Circulation and Reserves via email jhumphre
at ashland.edu or ext 5400.
