Frequently Asked Questions
Reserves
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Are textbooks on reserve?
The only textbooks on reserve are those placed there at the request of the instructor.
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Are there any locked carrels available?
There are a limited number of locked carrels available on the 3rd floor of Willis Library. Only doctoral students can reserve these. Apply at the Library Services Desk for one of these carrels.
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Can I renew reserve items?
No, reserve items may not be renewed.
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How can I locate a reserve item I need for my class?
Visit the appropriate library service desk and library staff will gladly locate and check out the reserve item for you. For more information, please see: Course Reserves
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How do Faculty reserve media materials for class?
Faculty, instructors, adjunct and teaching fellows can place media materials on the reserve shelf for their students to come and watch at the Media Library in Chilton Hall. These items cannot leave the library to ensure that they are available for the students of the specified course. To place media items on reserve, please look into the Placing Items on Reserves page for specific directions.
To schedule media materials for in class usage on certain dates please refer to the instructions on Media Booking & Courier Service page.
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How do I access electronic reserves?
Go to the Course Reserves section of the catalog. Search for the item you need by Course or by Instructor's Name. When you find the item you want, click on the title. You will be asked for EUID, password and course password. Explanations for each are located on the page.
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How long can I keep a reserve item checked out?
The instructor determines the checkout period for reserve items. The choices given to the instructors are 2 hours, 2 hours building use only, 24 hour, 3 day, and 7 day. Two hour reserve items checked out near closing time will be due before the Library Services Desk closes.
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What are reserves?
Reserves are materials selected by faculty as required or recommended reading for their courses. See:
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What is a course password?
A course password is needed to access electronic reserves. The instructor of the class determines the password. It is the responsibility of the instructor to give it to members of the class. Libraries' staff cannot provide the password.
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What's the deal with the personal desks in Willis that always have books stored on them or have locks?
These are graduate reserve carrels, which are available on a first come, first serve basis to UNT graduate students and UNT faculty. Please see this page for complete details: Graduate Reserve Carrels
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Where are the original paper copies of the posters in the UNT Digital Library?
The original World War I and II posters that were digitized by the UNT Libraries are on reserve in the Government Documents Department on the 3rd floor of Willis Library. These items are located in a locked room and are non-circulating, so if you would like to view them, please visit our Service Desk in person or Contact Us to schedule an appointment.
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Will I be fined if I am late turning in a reserve item?
Yes. Fines for reserve items are higher than other regular circulating items.