E-Reserves are electronically accessible, full text images of articles and short book chapters, following fair use copyright guidelines. They benefit students through 24 hour/7 days a week access to course readings.
Previous e-reserves services were discontinued in 2009. Using Blackboard to provide access to e-reserve readings will better protect the rights of copyright owners and limit any liability on the part of the University.
Create a course page in Blackboard:
Faculty will create a course page for each class that they want to use electronic reserves. If you are new to Blackboard – contact Instructional Development and Support (IDS) for assistance.
Determine whether the intended resources falls with the concept of "fair use"
(see the Library Support section for more information)
- Adding Library Resources (after fair use determination):
- Library held resources can be added to your Blackboard account in three different ways
- By linking directly to the electronically held version within the KU Libraries licensed electronic content.
- By requesting scanning and electronic delivery of library held materials (some restrictions as to length/amount may apply)
- Submit requests through WebRetrieve, KU's Document Delivery and Interlibrary Loan request system.
- Electronic copies are supplied within 1-3 business days. The Libraries reserve the right to decline to scan any Course Materials that it deems violates Copyright Law.
- See WebRetrieve for more information.
- Self-scanning of selected materials
- The KU Libraries provides a variety of scanners that are available for patron use.
- Checkout materials (when possible) for scanning back at your home unit/department
- Getting copyright clearance (But wait- I have some items that don't fall within "fair use")
- If you plan to use Blackboard for delivery of your course reserves but have determined that a selection of the content requires copyright clearance and royalty payments – the KU Bookstores can help.
- For more information – contact the Assistant Course Materials Buyer at 785-864-2470 or email: textoffice@ku.edu
Another option available for the electronic delivery of course content to the use of Course Packs. These packs can be created in both print and electronic format and are particularly useful if items for your course do not fall within the provisions of the "fair use" exemption.
Submit course pack requests through KU Bookstore
See "Custom Course Packs" on the Faculty Adoption page
- For info about Custom Course packs (What are they?, How do I request?) see View more Custom Publishing Information
- Custom Course Pack request form
- For questions about Custom Course Packs, contact the Assistant Course Materials Buyer at 785-864-2470 or email: textoffice@ku.edu
Scanning
Scanning reasonable amounts of materials held by KU Libraries:
- Submit requests through WebRetrieve, KU’s Document Delivery and Interlibrary Loan request system.
- Electronic copies are supplied within 1-3 business days. The Libraries reserve the right to decline to scan any Course Materials that it deems violates Copyright Law.
- See WebRetrieve for more information.
There are also public scanners available in KU Libraries.
Fair use analysis and determination
Providing education on Fair Use analysis and determination:
Linking to E-Resources
Providing assistance on how to link to KU Libraries licensed electronic content:
On-site Reserves Services
Continuing to provide On-Site Reserves Service:
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