Course Reserves
What are Course Reserves?
Course Reserves is managed by the Northwestern Library. Course Reserves materials include PDFs of book chapters and articles, links to articles, streaming audio, and streaming video.
If you have an issue or need help with Course Reserves, you may contact Main Library Reserves via email at e-reserve@northwestern.edu or by phone at 847-491-7681. The Northwestern Libraries handles all materials in the Course Reserves tab in Canvas, and they will be able to assist you if you contact them directly.
How to Request Course Reserves Items for Your Canvas Course
Instructors may access the request form to place materials in Course Reserves on Canvas by following these instructions from the Libraries:
- Request items
- Copy items from other quarters
- Give access to co-instructors and TAs
- Subscribe to email notifications
Note for Canvas Admins: your admin account must be enrolled as a Teacher in a course site to be able to request reserve items on behalf of the instructor even though you are able to access the site without enrollment.