Course Reserves

The New Course Reserves System Is Now Available!

Effective May 5, 2008, the University of Maryland Libraries began using a new course reserves system. The new system is accessible through the University's ELMS course management system (powered by Blackboard). Access to course reserves through the UM Libraries Catalog is no longer available. The new system provides improved service and facilitates better communication between faculty and reserves staff. Benefits of the new system include:

Integration with ELMS, allowing "one stop shopping" for all course materials

ELMS authentication, eliminating the need for course-specific passwords

Online tracking of requests, allowing faculty to monitor the status of reserve items and receive email alerts when new items are available

Optional direct faculty file uploads (pending a brief copyright review by reserves staff) for faster turnaround times

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