Faculty Reserves

Faculty Reserve Collection

Library-owned books and instructor-owned books, tests, and papers are placed on Reserves through the Public Services Department of the Axe Library. All reserve materials are available for search through the online catalog.

ID for checking out reserve items

All PSU students, faculty, and staff MUST present their PSU ID at the time of each checkout. 

For Faculty: How to place material on reserve

Items you wish to place on reserve should be brought to the Info Desk. Fill out a copy of the Reserve Material Form ( link ) and bring it with the material to be placed on reserve.

The Copyright Compliance Form (PDF) needs to be completed for each copyrighted and photocopied article. Copyright forms need to be signed by the instructor, not the GA or administrative assistant.

The following checkout times are available:

  • 1 Hour 
  • 2 Hours  
  • 4 Hours   
  • 1 Day  
  • 3 Days 
  • 1 Week  

How to take material off reserve

Come by, call, or drop us a note, indicating exactly which titles you want removed.