Course Reserves

The Robert R. Muntz Library provides reserve services to support and promote the non-profit educational use of a wide variety of materials by our students and faculty. The library executes this role in legal compliance with Section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976; and, as a component of the University of Texas System, The University of Texas at Tyler adheres to the copyright policy set forth by the University of Texas.

Services:

For Faculty:

The circulation desk will place both library owned material and a faculty member's personal copies on reserve.

• A Reserve Request Form must accompany each course reserve item. The form is available here for download or at the circulation desk.
• Allow 3 working days to items to be processed.
• Course Reserves will be removed and returned to faculty members at the end of each semester via Campus Mail unless other arrangements are made.

Copyright Notification:

• Faculty resources placed on reserve for the first time do not require copyright permission
• If a resource is placed on reserve for subsequent semesters, that resource will require copyright permission

For Students:

• Course reserves are accessed at the circulation desk
• Patriots ID card must be presented to check out course reserves
• Check out times vary from 2 hours in-library use to 3 weeks checkout
• Reserve materials may not be renewed
• Overdue Fees:
• In house: $0.50 per hour
• $0.50 per day for items checked-out of the building