About Reserves
The New School Libraries provide access to course content including articles, books, statistical sources, videos, scores, etc. through Canvas or any of The New School Libraries’ locations.
Placing materials on reserve ensures that:
- Materials are assessed for fair use and used in accordance with copyright law;
- Content meets accessibility standards;
- Access is stable and secure;
- Non-tuition costs are limited for students.
Summer 2025
The New School Libraries can help you organize course materials — books, articles, streaming videos, and more — through our Course Reserves system in Canvas. The library will also assist with digitization, licensing e-resources, and purchasing items when possible. This ensures materials meet copyright, fair use, and accessibility standards.
Key reminders:
- Submit your Course Reserves requests through the Course Reserves tab in Canvas as early as possible.
- For multi-section courses, coordinators should submit updates by May 9.
- Physical reserves are available at library locations, but delivery for new content can take 6-8 weeks.
- Need help getting started? View the Course Reserves Guide and video (2 mins).
Questions or looking for low-cost content options? Please Ask Us!