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Cowles Library Drake University

Reserves

Instructors may put course-related materials on reserve behind the circulation desk in order to make them more readily available for their students. Types of materials place on reserve include:

  • Frequently used reference materials
  • Readings for courses
  • Audio-visual items for courses

Depending on the item, reserves may be check out for:

  • 2 hours
  • 2 days
  • 1 week

Overdue fines for reserve items are 50 cents an hour even when the library is closed.