The Reserve Collection contains heavy-demand materials, such as books, photocopies, old exams and videos, which are selected by the instructor for use by their students. The Library does not purchase textbooks; it carries only those that are supplied or donated by the instructor. The Reserve Collection is located behind the Circulation Desk and items included have shorter circulation periods so that everyone in the class gets a chance to use them. Items are checked out on a first come, first served basis. The Library will not hold or set aside a Reserve item for any student.
How Long Can Reserve Items Be Checked Out? The loan period is determined by the instructor. There are four options:
There is a binder at the Circulation Desk that contains a complete listing
of what is on Reserve. Reserve materials are shelved according to the instructor's
last name. If you do not find your instructor's name on the class list, that
means he/she did not place anything on Reserve.
You must present either a valid NVCC Student ID Card or a driver's license
to check out Reserve items. Keys, wallets, bookbags and other similar items
are not accepted. All materials must be checked out and returned to the Circulation
Desk. When the Library is closed, Reserve materials that have a one day,
three day or one week loan period may be returned in the outside book drop
located in front of the Bisdorf Building.
You may borrow one item at a time, with the following exceptions:
Reserve items cannot be renewed.
Books, photocopies, old exams, videos and audiocassettes can be placed on
Reserve. Books and videos can be from the Library collection or your personal
item. Exams and photocopies must be supplied by the instructor. If the item
is a photocopy, please follow the NVCC copyright
guidelines. Photocopies must be "reserve ready". The library does not
supply folders or binders for copies.
Bring the item(s) to the Circulation Desk and fill out a Reserve Form, or
fill out the on-line
form or the pdf
version and bring it with you. Be sure to fill out the form completely--include
your name, course, time limit for item (Library Use Only, 1 Day, 3 Day or
1 Week), which semester(s) the item is to remain on Reserve, and the title
of the item. Please note that whichever semester is chosen, the item will
be returned to you at the end of that semester.
Due to the limited space for the Reserve Collection, the Library reserves
the right to remove materials that have little or no activity. Library items
will be returned to the shelves and personal items returned to the instructor.
Please allow a minimum of 24 hours for materials to be processed. If you
have any questions, please feel free to contact the Circulation Desk at (703)845-6231.
Copyright information pertaining to Northern Virginia Community College
can be found in the Faculty
Handbook in Section 7 under 7.4000, Copyright Regulations. You
can also refer to Section 29 of the Administrative Services Procedures
Manual.
Other Web sites containing information on copyright are: Return to Alexandria Campus
Library Home Page.
This page is maintained by Kevin
O'Hagan and was last updated on
September 15, 2006
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