The Library Course Reserve team is now accepting Summer and Fall 2026 course reserve requests.
Key Updates for Summer/Fall 2026
- Staff are available during reduced operating hours to answer your questions M-F, 8am-5pm, May 26 - August 28. Call (916) 278-6708 or email lib-reserve@csus.edu
- Due to the CSU-wide implemented financial system, or CSUBuy, items take longer to order. We highly encourage faculty to submit requests as early as possible. We cannot provide a consistent timeframe in which orders will be received and processed, and the library will not have the ability to Rush order last minute requests.
- To avoid delays and other uncertainties, provide personal copies when possible for physical books.
- Due to high costs, we can no longer license streaming media through Swank, which holds exclusive academic streaming rights to many feature films. We will continue to license streaming media through other vendors, including Kanopy, and can purchase a DVD if streaming is unavailable.
Faculty Action Items
- Submit requests early. Our team works year-round! Early submissions ensure materials are ready on the first day of instruction. Submit Requests here: Course Reserve Request Form
- Have your streaming media links expired? Verify all links to eBooks, streaming media and other electronic resources. This FAQ will guide you in locating the license expiration for streaming media.
- Faculty interested in replacing a textbook with OER or other low cost alternatives can lean more through the Library's OER program.
Why This Matters
Submitting reserve requests early helps ensure that materials are ready on the first day of class, especially given our current inability to process rush orders. When our team can process requests before the semester begins, students benefit from immediate access to course materials, supporting their academic success from day one.
Questions? Contact the Course Reserve Team at lib-reserve@csus.edu or (916) 278-6708.