How to search for materials

Search for course reserves by Course ID number (HIST302) with no space between, instructors last name or subject. If searching by subject, select “course reserve” from the dropdown menu in the search bar. 

Checking out reserve materials

Only current University of Delaware students may check out reserve material at the Help Center.  Students must present their valid UDID. Students may check out up to two items at one time. An email receipt will be sent with the due date for each item. 

Loan periods are determined by the instructor who has placed the material on course reserve. All course reserve material must be returned to the Help Center.

Users may renew most course reserve items if they are not finished with them at the end of the loan period. In order to renew items, users need to bring the materials and valid UDID in person to the Help Center service desk. Certain items cannot be renewed because they are in very high demand; please check with Help Center staff to confirm the renewal status of specific items. 

All materials with a two hour loan period need to be used in the Morris Library and may not be taken beyond the exit turnstiles.

Password protection e-reserves

Some electronic course reserve items will require a password to have access. Your instructor will have the password to these items. Please contact them to learn the password. 

OverDue Materials

Reserve material is in high demand because it enables students to meet course requirements.

Users will be billed for replacement costs if a Reserve item is not returned within 15 days of its due date. If a billed item is returned undamaged, the replacement fee is waived. Processing fees are not waived, since the Library has already incurred the cost of processing. Borrowers will be billed for damaged library materials. This fee is applied towards repair or, if necessary, replacement of the damaged item. More information about borrowing policies can be found here.