Course Reserves

"Reserves" refers to items that a faculty member has set aside for use in a particular course. They are kept separate from the general collection and have a short loan period in order to provide the most access to the materials to the greatest number of people. Reserve materials include items from the Library’s collections, professors’ personal copies of books or CDs and folders containing photocopies. The loan period for Reserves is usually two hours. Some items on reserve have a loan period of 24 hours. Photocopiers are available in the library to copy Reserve material. A UMass Lowell ID or a UML issued library card accompanied by a photo ID is required for borrowing Reserve material. Up to three items may be borrowed at a time.

Looking Up Reserves

Reserves at UML are listed in our online catalog.

Find the item you want to use by selecting the Course Reserves tab.

Select either your Instructor's name, the Department, or the Course to see what is on reserve for that class.

Note the call number for the item(s) you wish to borrow.

Using Reserves

Reserves are located behind the Circulation Desk at O'Leary and Lydon Libraries.

A staff member will retrieve the item(s) and check it out to you. You must have your University ID or a UML issued library card accompanied by a photo ID with you. Drivers' licenses alone are not acceptable. When you have finished with the reserve item(s), return them to the desk and a staff member will discharge the item(s).

Up to three items may be borrowed at a time.

Some items may be available electronically. Electronic Reserves will have a link to the article in the catalog.

Overdue, Lost or Damaged Reserves

Overdue fines for course reserves are $0.25 per hour per item. If an overdue item is not returned within seven days, it is presumed lost and we begin the process to replace it. For a lost or damaged reserve item, you must pay the cost of the replacement plus a processing fee (books $65.00 + $25.00; photocopies $20.00 +$10.00), and the accumulated fine.

Need More Information?

If you have questions about reserves or reserves policies, please call:

Lydon Library, Circulation: (978) 934-3205

O'Leary Library, Circulation: (978) 934-4550

O' Leary Library - 61 Wilder, Lowell, MA 01854 | Phone: 978-934-4550
Lydon Library - 84 University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854 | Phone: 978-934-3205
Center for Lowell History - 40 French Street, Lowell, MA 01852 | Phone: 978-934-4997
Library Hours Contact us



Course Reserves "Reserves" refers to items that a faculty member has set aside for use in a particular course. They are kept separate from the general collection and have a short loan period in order to provide the most access to the materials to the greatest number of people. Reserve materials include items from the Library’s collections, professors’ personal copies of books or CDs and folders containing photocopies. The loan period for Reserves is usually two hours. Some items on reserve have a loan period of 24 hours. Photocopiers are available in the library to copy Reserve material. A UMass Lowell ID or a UML issued library card accompanied by a photo ID is required for borrowing Reserve material. Up to three items may be borrowed at a time. Information for Faculty Looking Up Reserves Using Reserves Overdue, Lost or Damaged Reserves Need More Information? Looking Up Reserves Reserves at UML are listed in our online catalog. Find the item you want to use by selecting the Course Reserves tab. Select either your Instructor's name, the Department, or the Course to see what is on reserve for that class. Note the call number for the item(s) you wish to borrow. Using Reserves Reserves are located behind the Circulation Desk at O'Leary and Lydon Libraries. A staff member will retrieve the item(s) and check it out to you. You must have your University ID or a UML issued library card accompanied by a photo ID with you. Drivers' licenses alone are not acceptable. When you have finished with the reserve item(s), return them to the desk and a staff member will discharge the item(s). Up to three items may be borrowed at a time. Some items may be available electronically. Electronic Reserves will have a link to the article in the catalog. Overdue, Lost or Damaged Reserves Overdue fines for course reserves are $0.25 per hour per item. If an overdue item is not returned within seven days, it is presumed lost and we begin the process to replace it. For a lost or damaged reserve item, you must pay the cost of the replacement plus a processing fee (books $65.00 + $25.00; photocopies $20.00 +$10.00), and the accumulated fine. Need More Information? If you have questions about reserves or reserves policies, please call: Lydon Library, Circulation: (978) 934-3205 O'Leary Library, Circulation: (978) 934-4550 top

O' Leary Library - 61 Wilder, Lowell, MA 01854 \| Phone: 978-934-4550 Lydon Library - 84 University Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854 \| Phone: 978-934-3205 Center for Lowell History - 40 French Street, Lowell, MA 01852 \| Phone: 978-934-4997 Library Hours Contact us