Course Reserves

Course reserves are given loan periods of 3-hour or Overnight (10:30 AM the next day during the week. Fines for overdue reserves are $0.50/hr. The purpose of reserves policy is to maintain access to materials in short supply. Please assume all reserve materials are needed by others. Professors/instructors make the final decision about the terms of use for a book or article. The library makes final decisions about fines.

Reserves/Textbook Form

Faculty and instructors may use the reserves/textbook form at http://library.duke.edu/divinity/help/reserve-form.html . By using this electronic form, you will be able to submit the information directly for Library Reserves, Desk Copies, and textbook ordering at the Cokesbury Bookstore. 

In filling out the form, please use Global Books in Print and copy/paste the brief record for the "United States" market (as below) so that we will be able to get exactly what you want for texts and reserves.

If you need desk copies, please indicate the number of copies needed (including preceptors) for each title.

Need help? View the instructional video for using the form with Global Books in Print.

Frequently asked questions:

Why is so much information required?

The official name and number of the course is needed so the information can be entered into the reserves system. Also, Cokesbury needs to know the number of students to be able to order the correct number of books.

Why do I have to look up the call numbers?

The call number is essential to place the correct edition and title on reserves.

Why do I have to look up books online in Global books in print; can't I give you the information from the copy I have?

You will learn if the book is still in print or available, how much it costs and you will be able to choose the correct edition for your course. ISBN numbers and publishers are constantly changing so looking at the information on the copy you have is often not helpful.