Students can borrow course reserves materials for short periods as an alternative to purchasing books. 

Use the search bar on the homepage to find course reserves. 

How do I Find Course Reserves?

Follow these steps to find your course reserves in UC Library Search. 

1. The easiest way is to use the big search bar on our homepage and search for:
   • The subject and course number of your class (e.g. Chem 001a)
   • Or your instructor's name (e.g. Navarro)
   • Or, if you know the title of your item, the item (book, movie, etc.) title. 

2. In the Course Reserves search results box, click your course, professor, or item title. Click "see all" if your course is not in the top 5 results.

3. If you found items your class has on course reserve, great! Now, note the call number (take a screenshot or write it down). Once you have the number, head to the Circulation/Reserves Desk with your R'Card to get your items checked out. 

Note: Course numbers retrieve more accurate results than instructor names, as sometimes the instructor is not listed in the UCR catalog. Type course number exactly as in example above. If you are having trouble, try searching for just your subject (e.g. "chemistry") or ask a librarian.

Books & Media

Most materials can be checked out for two hours. You can book reserves in person up to one day in advance, including overnight checkout. In-person renewals are allowed if the item is available. Fees start accumulating immediately for overdue material.

Return items at the circulation/reserves desk from which it was borrowed. If the library is closed, you may drop them off in the outside walk-up book return bin in front of the library from which they were borrowed. Course reserve material may not be returned to the drive-up book return bin in Lot 1 next to the emergency call box.

Overnight Checkout Times

Finals, summer, intersession and holiday hours vary. Check library hours.

• Rivera Library & Orbach Science Library:
  Sunday:  2-hour loan checkout at 7 p.m.; 4-hour loan checkout at 5 p.m. All due the following day at 9 a.m.
  Monday-Thursday:  2-hour loan checkout at 10 p.m.; 4-hour loan checkout at 8 p.m. All due the following day at 9 a.m.
  Friday:  2-hour loan checkout at 4 p.m.; 4-hour loan checkout at 2 p.m. All due the following day at 10 a.m.
  Saturday:  2-hour loan checkout at 3 p.m.; 4-hour loan checkout at 1 p.m. All due the following day at 2 p.m.