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Course Reserves

How to Search for Print Reserves - Updated Summer 2025

On May 19, Discover@MU received a new interface. However, print reserves display became unavailable at that time. We have reported the issue, but in the meantime, we are utilizing a different system to display print reserves. Click on the the "Search for Reserves Courses" link under students in the box above. You should then be able to search for your course by course number, course name, or instructor's name

Please contact your respective library's reserves if you are having trouble finding your print reserves.

What is Course Reserves?

What is Course Reserves?

  • Course Reserves is a service that allows instructors to make books, articles, and other course materials available to their students through Print Reserve and E-Reserves.
    • Print Reserve: physical books, DVDs, etc. pulled from the library's collection for a specific course. These items are given a limited checkout period to increase access to students.
    • E-Reserves: an online application that makes electronic books, articles, etc. accessible to students through a centralized course page.

Where Can I Find Course Reserves Items?

  • Print Reserve materials check out at the Circulation Desk at Ellis Library and each of the branch libraries.
    • To search for print reserves in the catalog, enter the course code, course name, or instructor name. A gray box describing the course should be above the first result. Hit the blue "View Reserves" button to view the items.
  • E-Reserve materials are available through the library website by searching the E-Reserves Course List or under the Library Resources Tool in Canvas.
  • Please visit our Student Guide or Faculty Guide for a detailed guide on using Course Reserves.