Course reserve is a term used in academic
libraries
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to describe materials set aside for a specific academic course or other use. Most often materials are put on course reserve by library staff at the request of the course's instructor. Materials on reserve typically have shorter loan periods than other library materials to allow access to a high volume of library patrons - for example, the students taking the course in question. Reserve materials usually return to normal circulation at the end of the term.
E-Reserves
Many academic libraries are installing
software
Software is a set of computer programs and associated documentation and data. This is in contrast to hardware, from which the system is built and which actually performs the work.
At the lowest programming level, executable code consists ...
and supporting availability of course readings in digital formats through a service referred to as "E-reserves." The service provides controlled access to materials in a digital format but limited to students in a specific course. Such services are often connected to other classroom services for
collaboration and
course management
The CourseManagement Open Service Interface Definition (OSID) is an O.K.I. specification which supports the creation and management of a course catalog (''CourseCatalog''). OSIDs are programmatic interfaces which comprise a service-oriented archi ...
.
Copyright
Libraries often place excerpts from copyrighted works in closed or electronic reserves in accordance with
Fair Use
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guidelines, which govern formal classroom distribution of photocopied materials and extend to reserve readings as well.
See also
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References
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External links
Atlas Systems Ares SoftwareeReserve Software for Copyright Reporting and Materials Distribution - made by eReserve Pty LtdLeganto by ExLibris
Library resources
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