When Instructors use Libraries materials in courses, it helps make them more accessible and affordable for students.
You can find items in your Canvas course or in the Libraries catalog, depending on the material type and the instructor's course setup.
Student Access to Course Materials
Course Reserves
For Print and Physical Materials checked out at a library
Course Reserves are materials chosen by the instructor for a class. Physical items like books, DVDs, or 3D models can be kept "on Reserve" at the library. Students can borrow these materials for a short period.
Search Course Reserves in the Catalog
Libraries Course Materials
For Course Materials accessed through Canvas
Libraries Course Materials is a service and tool integrated into Canvas. This tool allows instructors to streamline access to library and non-library course materials.
Find Course Materials in Canvas
Finding Libraries Course Materials in Canvas
Libraries Course Materials in the Canvas Menu
Go to your course in Canvas, and look for the 'Libraries Course Materials' link in the menu on the left side of the screen. Be aware, the placement of the menu item in Canvas is different for each course.
Print and Digital Materials Listed in a Canvas Course
The materials from the library that the instructor has included in their course, along with access options (either online viewing or physical items), will be shown on the right side of the screen.
Instructor Options for Using Course Materials
Screenshot of Libraries dashboard of savings with the use of Course Reserves and Libraries Course Materials.
Instructor Use of Materials in Courses
UNL Libraries Course Reserves and Libraries Course Materials program supports instructors' efforts to provide accessible and affordable course materials for students.
Using Libraries Materials in Courses