Textbooks & Reserves

The library will place on reserve books, articles or other items that faculty would like to have available to their students.

We recommend placing on reserve multiple copies of course textbooks. This helps to ensure that students who cannot afford to purchase books still have access.

To place materials on reserve, use our online Reserve Form. 

If you have any questions you can email us at ask@com.libanswers.com.

Library materials and personal copies of items may be placed on reserve for students. A minimum of 48 hours is required for materials to be processed before sending students to the library to use the item(s).

Reserves Review

Reserve materials are reviewed each Fall and Spring semester. If you wish materials to be left on reserve for the next semester, please indicate so on the Reserve Request form. All other items will be removed and returned to owner. A minimum of 48 hours is required for removal of items from reserve.

Your students can find out here what has been placed on reserve for your courses with our Textbook Checkout Guides. In addition to textbooks, you can place on reserve articles or other items.

Guides are organized by subject. Students can click on the title of any book in a guide to see how many copies are on reserve, if they are currently available and in the case of most articles, access the full text online.

Scan books, photos, magazines or any item up to 19 x 12.25 in black and white or full color for free! The Kic scanner is easy to use with touch screens as you go. The scanner is located the right side of the circulation desk. Keep in mind that both copyright and fair use apply for educational purposes. 

Document scanner 

Scan Station 1 has a document scanner that can scan print documents at about 20 pages/ minute into digital format. 

Multiple File Formats

Scan print books, etc., into PDF, JPEG, PNG and TIFF, rich text, PDF, searchable PDF, and MP3 text to audio.

Scan and output to AUDIO file
KIC can output to MP3 audio files for students who find it helpful to simultaneously read and listen to their study materials to optimize retention, or assist students who have trouble reading, but understand the spoken word well.

Searchable PDF
KIC can output to searchable PDF so you can search the file for key terms. 

Multiple Send Options

Scans can be sent directly to USB, email, or cloud.

MyDocs for KIC Scanner App

Access all your docs that you've scanned on the library's KIC scanner in one easy place. With MyDocs you can: 

1. Transfer from KIC to view, print, share & save.
2. Tag docs to organize and find with a few swipes.
3. Use DOUBLE study speed with your choice of five study modes: 
   • Pre-study SKIM - computer-assisted  speed-reading - no training required.
   • ReadAlong Audio for deeper retention than just reading.
   • Audio only for easy review.
   • Highlighting to create flashcards. 
   • Studying & testing your learning progress by using the flashcards you created.