Reserves
The Reserve and eReserve collections provide access to course-related materials that are required or recommended by instructors. Reserve materials are available during all open hours through the Access Services desk on the first floor of the University Library. eReserve materials are available online 24-7, through the link on the library homepage, MyPoint, or from within D2L.
Reserve checkout periods and fines and fees are available online. Reserve materials may generally be renewed one time.
Resources for Faculty
Candidates for eReserve content:
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Short excerpts (10%) or a single chapter from a book
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Individual journal, magazine, or newspaper articles
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Instructor-generated materials such as syllabi, lecture notes, or study guides
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Music and classroom lectures in MP3 or MP4 format
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Streaming video
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Items from the Library's full-text databases (e.g., EBSCO) may be linked directly
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Hyperlinks to existing web pages
General limits on purchasing for Reserves:
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We will add 1 copy for every 15 students enrolled.
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The Library will charge-back the department for 1st, 3rd, 5th, etc., copies.
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Reserve funds will purchase 2nd, 4th, etc., copies.
Requests for streaming video may be made by contacting the Reserve department directly.
For further assistance please contact us: (715) 346-4428 or email library.reserve.desk@uwsp.edu
Statement on Copyright and Reserves
The Library abides by the United States Copyright Act of 1976, as well as the fair-use provisions of Section 107 regarding the making of copies for classroom use. We use four factors in determining fair use:
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The purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit education purposes;
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The nature of the copyrighted work;
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The amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole;
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And the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.
The Library's reserves provide access to supplementary course materials in support of the University's academic mission, and access to the system is limited to faculty and to UWSP students actively enrolled in courses.