Where you can find course material on reserve
Search the catalogue for Materials on Reserve
Reserves are materials with a short loan period placed in a separate location in the library at the request of faculty members for use of York University students. Each of the York University Libraries has a reserve section.
| Library location | Reserve materials |
|---|---|
| Circulation Services, Scott Library 416-736-5181 |
Scott Library: social sciences, humanities, fine arts, education, environmental studies |
| Bronfman Library 416-736-5139 |
Peter F. Bronfman Library: business |
| Frost Library 416-487-6726 |
Bibliotheque Frost Library: Glendon College courses |
| Map Library 416-736-2100, ext. 33353 |
Map Library: maps and cartographic materials for all courses |
| Steacie Science Library 416-736-5084 |
Steacie Science & Engineering Library: science, engineering and health |
| Sound and Moving Image Library 416-736-2100, ext. 88880 |
Sound and Moving Image Library: Audio/visual materials, scores and accompanying reading material |
Hours
Reserve sections are open during each of the libraries’ regular circulation hours .
To Borrow Reserve Material
To borrow reserve materials you must have
- a YU-card and the call number of the item you wish to borrow.
Consult the Catalogue to obtain the call number of the item you wish to borrow. Take the call number and your YU-card to the Reserve desk at Scott Library or to the Circulation desks in other locations.
Loan Period
Reserve materials may be checked out at any time. One day and three day loans may be returned prior to closing on the due date. Two hour items which are checked out less than 2 hours before closing are due at opening time on the next day that the Libraries are open. Two hour items on reserve at Steacie are due at closing if checked out less than 2 hours before closing, and are not eligible for an overnight loan.
Reserve materials out on loan must be returned to the reserve section from which they were borrowed. There are no renewals on reserve materials, and holds cannot be placed on reserve items.
Consult specific library locations as loan periods and circulation procedures may vary in each reserve section. For information on loan periods for Law Library Reserve material see Guide to the York University Law Library available at the Law Reference desk.
Fines
1 day and 3 day loans: $5.00 per day to a maximum of $100.00 per item
Hourly loans: $3.00 per hour or any part thereof to a maximum of $100.00 per item
