About the Library

Course Reserves

Reserve materials, often called course reserves are supplementary materials owned by a faculty member or department. Course reserves are placed in the library for a limited amount of time to be used by Riverland students.

Albert Lea and Austin often have different reserve materials. Patrons can search to find information on course reserves.

Loan periods for materials are determined by the faculty and usually very limited. Faculty can choose to place items on an 'in library only use' reserve status, meaning items cannot be taken out of the library. These items will not be sent to Owatonna for use, please contact your instructor concerning use of these items.

The reserve collection is stored at the circulation desk in each library. To borrow materials, students must have a library card. Reserve materials cannot be renewed. Fines are charged on overdue items.

Students at the Owatonna campus can request course reserve materials if the loan period is 3 days or more. Items will be shipped by intercampus mail.

Course reserve materials that have overnight, one or two day loan periods will need to be checked out and returned to the owning library.  Overdue fines will apply for items returned through intercampus mail if items are late.