How to Access Electronic Reserves

Search Course Reserves

Search by instructor: Lastname, initial. e.g. Smith or Jones, B OR Search by course number: e.g. art 380 or mus 335

1. Find the Course Reserve list for your class
   • Start your search using the electronic form on this page.
   • If you know your instructor's last name, type it in the box under "Search by instructor."
     If your instructor has items on reserve, a list of courses for which she has reserve items will appear
   • If you only know your course number (same as the CSUN catalog) type it in the box under "Search by course number." A list of instructors teaching the course will appear
2. Find the items that are available electronically
   • Titles available electronically will have *ELECTRONIC COPY AVAILABLE* in the Format column.
   • To access the electronic copy, click on the TITLE of the item.
   • Then click on View Electronic Copy of: RBR #####
3. Authenticate using your Library Barcode and your class password
   • You will now need to authenticate using your name and the barcode number from your CSUN ID card and the course password supplied by your instructor.
   • You must have an activated barcode in order to access Electronic Reserves. Your barcode is activated when you check out a book, or by visiting the Oviatt Library Circulation desk in the main lobby.
   • Once authentication occurs, the PDF document will open in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
   • If your computer does not have it, you can download the Acrobat Reader for free.