Reserves

The Reader

Spring 2007 Page 6

It's about numbers:

$ In 2006, SCC students borrowed textbooks from the library reserve collection 42,046 times.

$ There are close to 2500 items on reserve, including books, solution manuals, exams, and more.

$ A new Math 100 textbook costs over $80.00. An Economics 100 textbook is over $110.00.

$ Library staff have committed a significant portion of the book budget to the purchase of textbooks, reducing funds for the general collection.

And it's about students:

S Textbooks cost many students more than their tuition, fees, and parking combined. Textbooks can add up to a month's rent.

S Many classes require textbooks. Students who have access to texts are more likely to succeed in class.

S More access to textbooks keeps more students in school.

Faculty, you can help.

Contact your publishers rep. and ask for a copy of your textbook for library reserve. Many publishers will provide a copy if the textbook has been ordered for a class. Please do this early; students need the books from day one.
When the copy arrives, take it to the reserve desk on the second floor of the library.
Fill out a short form to set the loan period. Submit the form and the book. There's no need to wait in line.

Questions:

? Lorilie can also answer questions about placing certain items on e-reserves.

Thank you!
The Library Staff and Learning Resources Committee