Reserve Request

If you would like to place items on reserve at the Sciences Library, please read Reserve Policies and Guidelines for Instructors before requesting reserves or bringing materials to the Library to place on reserve.

Instructors are responsible for determining whether their use of copyrighted materials falls under Fair Use. Submission of requests to place reading packets, photocopied articles/book chapters, or PDF files on reserve indicates acceptance of responsibility for copyright compliance.

The following information is necessary to process reserve requests. Please provide as much information as possible. You may submit your request to lib-sciences@uiowa.edu or by mail to the Sciences Library, 104 SL.

  • Name
  • Address
  • E-mail Address
  • Class Name
  • Class Number
  • Loan Period (2 hour, 1 day or 3 day)
  • Call Number (if available)
  • Item Title

You will receive a confirmation after submitting your request. If you have any questions, please contact the Sciences Library at lib-sciences@uiowa.edu or 335-3083.