About Reserves
The New School Libraries provides 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.
Spring 2026
The New School Libraries can help you organize course materials through Course Reserves in Canvas. We assist with digitization, e-resource institutional licensing, and purchasing when possible, ensuring all materials meet copyright, fair use, and accessibility standards.
Request Your Course Reserves
Submit both digital and physical Course Reserves requests through the Course Reserves tab in Canvas. Requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Physical reserves are available only at the University Center and List Library locations (see the FAQ), and newly purchased materials require approximately 6–8 weeks for processing. Need help getting started? View the Course Reserves Guide for step-by-step assistance.
Note: If you have saved links from previous semesters, please check to ensure they still work. Any links containing “libproxy” will no longer function. If you need any help, please Ask Us [libhelp@newschool.edu]!
Additional Support and Information
Questions or looking for open access content? Please Ask Us [libhelp@newschool.edu]!