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Course Resource Lists

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

Additional Resources for Instructors

  • Copyright Information

For more information about the library's copyright policy and fair use guidelines, please visit the library's copyright page.

  • Course Resource List Workshops and Consultations

Workshops guiding instructors through the library's new course reserves platform are held virtually throughout the year; please visit the library's Events page to view upcoming workshops and RSVP to attend or email reserves@tc.columbia.edu to set up an individual consultation. Faculty, course assistants/deputies and professional staff are all welcome to attend/contact us.

  • Request Canvas Assistance

For assistance with other areas of your course in Canvas, please contact DFI.

  • Request New (Non-Course Reserves) Materials

To request new materials for your personal research not held by the Gottesman Libraries or the Columbia University Morningside Campus Libraries, please utilize our New Book Request form. Please reference our Requesting New Materials page for more information.

Resources for Students

  • Locating Course Reserves

Once a Course Resource List has been created and published for their course, students can similarly log into their course in Canvas and scroll down to the Course Resource List link on the left navigation menu. Individual resources can be accessed by clicking on the "View" links under each item:

Sample course resource list as view by student from within Canvas. Course Resource List and item view links circled

  • The Gottesman Libraries Catalog, Educat+

  • Columbia Libraries Catalog, CLIO

  • Request a Research Consultation

Ask a Librarian a question here or visit this page to learn more about scheduling a research consultation. To chat live, click on the blue "Chat with Us" bubble in the lower right corner of any page on the libraries' website.