1. What are Course Reserves?
Course Reserve is a service provided by the Poynter Library to USF St. Petersburg campus teaching faculty & staff. This service allows professors to place items such as textbooks, study guides, and supplemental resources on Course Reserve for the benefit of their students. This is an optional service and professors are under no obligation to utilize this library service.
2. What sort of items are on Course Reserve?
3. Do you have my textbook?
Unless a professor has provided a textbook for course reserve the library does not usually carry textbooks in our collection.
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To check our online catalog for a particular item visit our website: https://lib.stpetersburg.usf.edu
See our online Course Reserve catalog for a particular item. You can search by using these keywords:
4. How long are the loan periods for Course Reserve Materials?
Professor’s get to choose the loan period for each item.
The loan periods vary for each item. Loan periods vary from 3hr (In library use only), 3hr (Outside use) 1-day, 3-day or 7-day (home use).
5. What do I need to checkout?
A valid USF ID.
6. How many Course Reserve Materials can I check out?
There is no limit on the amount of Course Reserve items you can checkout. However, our ILS Circulating system, ALMA, will not allow you to checkout multiple copies of the same item (ie 2 laptops on 1 student account)
7. What if I am late returning Course Reserve Materials?
All Course Reserve materials are subject to an overdue fine of $5.00 per hour, maximum $25.00 fine. Items kept for longer than 5 hours, accrue additional lost replacement fines.
The exception is laptop fines, subject to overdue fine of $10.00 per hour, maximum $50.00 fine. Items kept for longer than 5 hours, accrue additional lost replacement fines.
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8. Can I do anything to get the items I need on Course Reserve?
Yes, you can ask your professor if they know about the Course Reserve service offered at the library. Refer them to the Faculty Course Reserve webpage located under links, services, or ask them to contact the library at 727-873-4405 or email stp-circulation@usf.edu for more information.