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Course Resource Lists

This guide provides instructors with step-by-step instructions for using the libraries' course reserves platform.

How to Add a Resource using ISBN

  • To add a book to your list using its ISBN, click on + Add, then select Add using ISBN:

Course Resource List Add item menu displayed with Add using ISBN option circled

  • Type or paste the ISBN and click on Next:

Course Resource List Add an item using ISBN first screen for entering ISBN, next button circled

  • Type or paste the book's title and click on Next:

Course Resource List Add an item using ISBN second screen with book title entered, next button circled

  • Enter any other details you have for the book (these are not required) and click on Next:

Course Resource List Add an item using ISBN third screen for additional detail shown, next button circled

  • Finally, select the section of your list you would like to add the book to and click on Add:

Course Resource List Add an Item using ISBN final screen with Week 1 section selected and Add button circled

The system will try to make a match with the library's holdings. If the library does not hold the book, you will be prompted to request a new purchase, if desired:

Course Resource List, item added using ISBN, Library does not own a copy screen with options for requesting purchase shown

The book will be marked "Draft" or "Library Processing" once added to your list and will be made visible to students once the library processes your request (i.e. purchases your requested book, etc.):

Item added to course resource list with draft status circled and New Book Purchase label annotated with arrow