For Students
Using Course Reserves
Are there materials available for your course? Use the Course Reserves Search Box on the left column of this page to see if there are items on reserve for your class.
Search by course title, code (ex: ECON 110), or instructor name in the Course Reserves Search Box. If a list has been created for your class, you will see a list of items with their location, call number, and availability.
Policies and Renewals
You can take reserve materials out of the library, but be sure to return them on time to the library they came from.
Renewals can only be made in person, and as long as the item isn't booked for another patron. You can renew reserve materials by bringing the items to the circulation desk at the library where they were checked out from. The materials will be checked back in and then checked out to you again.
Reserve Lengths
There are 3 possible reserve loan periods for reserve materials:
- 2-hour
- 24-hour
- 72-hour
Other information regarding reserve loan periods:
- Loan periods are determined by the instructor of the course.
- Overnight checkout is an option for most 2-hour reserve items. See the table below for details.
- DRC students may receive extended reserve loan periods. Please contact drc@ucsc.edu to inquire about extended reserve loan periods.
Place Items on Hold
Holds can be placed in person at the Circulation desk and can be made for items that are available or checked out.
- Holds can be placed up to one day in advance for 2-hour and 24-hour materials. For items with 72-hour loan periods (that are checked out), a hold can be placed on that item, with the pickup time for the hold being the due date/time of the checked-out item.
- Holds can not be placed on multiple copies of the same item.
- Patrons can not place a hold on an item they currently have checked out.
- Holds expire 15 minutes after the specified pick-up time.
Overnight Checkouts for Reserve Items with 2-hour Loan Periods
Overnight checkouts must be returned to the library that they were checked out from before the due back date/time has passed. Please refer to the schedule below for Academic Quarter overnight checkout:
FALL 2024 - WINTER 2025 - SPRING 2025
| Checkout Day | Open Hours* | Overnight Checkout Time | Due By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 7:30am-11:30pm | 9:30pm | 8:30am Tuesday |
| Tuesday | 7:30am-11:30pm | 9:30pm | 8:30am Wednesday |
| Wednesday | 7:30am-11:30pm | 9:30pm | 8:30am Thursday |
| Thursday | 7:30am-11:30pm | 9:30pm | 8:30am Friday |
| Friday | 7:30am-8:00pm | 6:00pm | 1:00pm Saturday |
| Saturday | 12:00pm-8:00pm | 6:00pm | 11:00am Sunday |
| Sunday | 10:00am-11:30pm | 9:30pm | 8:30am Monday |
| Hours Open* | Overnight Checkout Time | Next Day Due Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am-Midnight | 10:00pm (Books) 8:00pm (Equipment) |
9:00am Tuesday | |
| Hours Open* | Overnight Checkout Time | Next Day Due Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00am-Midnight | 10:00pm (Books) 8:00pm (Equipment) |
9:00am Wednesday | |
| Hours Open* | Overnight Checkout Time | Next Day Due Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00am-Midnight | 10pm (Books) 8:00pm (Equipment) |
10:00am Thursday | |
| Hours Open* | Overnight Checkout Time | Next Day Due Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00am-Midnight | 10:00pm (Books) 8:00pm (Equipment) |
10:00am Friday | |
| Hours Open* | Overnight Checkout Time | Next Day Due Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am-8pm | 6pm (Books) 4pm (Equipment) |
12pm Saturday | |
| Hours Open* | Overnight Checkout Time | Next Day Due Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11am-7pm | 5pm (Books) 3pm (Equipment) |
11am Sunday | |
| Hours Open* | Overnight Checkout Time | Next Day Due Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am-Midnight | 10pm (Books) 8pm (Equipment) |
9am Monday | |
*Open Hours shown are the REGULAR HOURS for both libraries. Hours may vary during finals week, holidays, or breaks.
Overdue Fees
Fines for overdue reserve items:
- $2 for every hour, or partial hour overdue.
- $75 maximum per item, unless the item is not returned.
Additional information about overdue fines:
- If the reserve item isn't returned, you will be charged for the cost of replacement.
- Reserve items have a 15-minute grace period where no overdue fines will accrue.
- Overdue fines for reserve items continue to accrue when the library is closed.
- Overdue fines can be paid through MyUCSC or in person at the Cashier's Office.
If you have questions or concerns about a reserves fine, or if you would like to appeal a fine, please fill out a Billing Appeal Form.
If you are frequently billed for reserve items, library privileges may be suspended.
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