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Library Reserves: Information for Students


Types of Reserves

CLOSED Reserve These materials are stored behind the circulation desk and may be checked out with a valid ID for the time specified by the instructor. Closed reserves may be taken out of the library.
OPEN Reserve These materials are stored on the first floor on open shelves in Seymour Library and may not leave the Library.

Reserves Policies

  • A valid Knox ID must be presented at the Circulation Desk in order to check out reserve materials.
  • A maximum of 2 reserves may be checked out at one time.
  • Reserves may be renewed once. Renewals may be done in person, on the phone or on your Knox Library account via the library catalog.
  • Circulation periods vary (2, 3, 4 and 24 hours); please return materials on time.
  • Reserves may leave the building, except OPEN reserves and LAPTOPS.
  • Reserves checked out within 2 hours of closing time may be kept overnight until one hour after the library opens the next day.
  • Fines for reserves are $.05 for every minute late. Please return reserves on time!