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Course Reserves

Reserve collection is designed to support teaching and learning at Bronx Community college

Course Reserve FAQs

How can I save on textbooks?

City University of New York office of computing and information services fact sheet for cost saving approach to purchasing textbooks is available HERE

How do I check out library materials?

Students, faculty and staff can check out circulating materials with a currently validated CUNY ID card. Library privileges are suspended if you owe fines, $25 or more.

Can I check out reserve materials?

Some textbooks are available for three-day loan period.  Ask a circulation desk team member for more information.

What is the loan period for library materials?

Regular circulating books (STACKS): 4 weeks
Reserve books: 3 hours (in-house use only)
Reserve books: 3 days (special collection)
CDs, DVDs, VHSs and audiocassettes: 3 hours (in-house use only)
Headphones: 3 hours (in-house use only-BCC Users only)
Calculators: 1 month or 3 hours (BCC Users only)
Laptops: 1 month or 3 hours in-house (BCC Users only)
iPads: 1 week (BCC Users only)

Can I place an entire book on E-Reserve?
No.
Can an item be placed on both print Reserve and E-Reserve?

Yes. 25% of the book, maximum of 100pages or three chapters limit, whichever comes first can be placed on E-Reserve while the physical book is available for limited use at the circulation desk.

I need to laptop loaner for the semester?

BCC users can submit a device loaner request HERE.  Users will need their Bronco ID login to submit request.   For more information, visit the Laptop requests & Distribution webpage.

Can I print/copy? 

BCC students have printing funds associated with their CUNY ID account each semester.  Do check your account balance to find out printing fund allocation balance.  Printing/copying cost within the library is as follows

Printing

Copying

Single Sided Black & White

$0.07

$0.10

Double Sided Black & White

$0.05

$0.07

Single Sided Color

$0.22

$0.22

Double Sided Color

$0.20

$0.15

Find more Faculty FAQs on the library's website.  For assistance with reserve requests, please email reserves@bcc.cuny.edu. 

Thinking of the effect of rising textbook costs on your students? Consider Open Education Resources (OER) or Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC), consider reviewing our OER Research Guide.