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Course Reserves

Reserves Quicklinks

To VIEW Current Music Library Course Reserves:

Books, scores, and all A/V materials on reserve in the library, sortable by course number, instructor, and format. This list will be updated throughout the semester with the most current information. Reserve materials should be requested by call number at the Circulation Desk, so please use this resource to find the appropriate call number for the item you need to consult.

To PLACE material on Course Reserves:

Physical Reserves (held in Music Library):

Books, scores, and A/V materials (CDs, DVDs, LPs, etc) may be placed on reserve in the Music Library. These items will be accessible upon request at the Circulation Desk. Other types of items will be considered on a case by case basis. Personal copies of items not in Duke's collection may be placed on Reserve, but please note that the library cannot assume liablity for items lost or damaged.

The default loan period for all Music Library Reserves is 3 hours. During that period, they may be taken out of the library and used elsewhere. If you would like a different loan period on a reserve item, or to restrict access to certain materials, please indicate those requests in the "Comments and Notes" section of the form.

E-Reserves:

Documents may be printed for personal use. Electronic Reserves allow authorized Duke users to access supplementary course reading materials.

Note: Service and support for all e-reserves is based in Perkins. See here for E-Reserves Guidelines.

Streaming Audio Reserves:

Two of our most popular streaming services for online listening, Naxos Music Library and Alexander Street Press' Music Online, offer easy ways to create a playlist of tracks or albums that will then be accessible to your class. This has the advantage of allowing students to access listening reserves from anywhere - on campus, or off campus with their NetID and password login - and to complete listening assignments outside of library hours. With both services, playlists created will be visible only to Duke users. Please contact Sarah Griffin for further information and instructions.

Tips and FAQs for Reserves:

Please allow sufficient time for processing so that items are available when students need to access them. Reserves will be processed Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
Please bring any personal copy materials to Sarah Griffin in the Music Library, clearly marked with your name and course number.
Choose one reserve location per course so that students may find materials easily.
To place books on reserve at Perkins Library on WEST campus, see Perkins Library Guidelines for Submitting Reserve Materials.

Additional Questions? Email Sarah Griffin or call 919-660-6937.