Set Up Course Reserves in Canvas

You can search directly in HOLLIS to add items to your list.

1. Select add items button (plus icon) and search tab.

2. Type title and search.

3. Filter results (or not).

4. Scroll down list.

5. Click on title, select List (radial dial button), choose section in list, and Add.

6. Item has been added to list.

Add content to any of your reserves lists while searching through HOLLIS. This is a good way to add a digital book to your reading list. Tips on searching HOLLIS can be found here.

1. Sign into HOLLIS and search.

2. Open record and click Reserves List button.

 

3. Select List (radial dial button) and choose which reading list and section to add citation.

4. Click Reserves List.

5. Item has been added to the list.

The library reserves tool enables you to upload your own digital content within the Harvard University Fair Use Guidelines. Questions about copyright? Ask your local Copyright First Responder.

Best Practice: make sure your documents are accessible to your students.

1. Select add items button (plus icon) and Create tab.

2. At a minimum you must enter a title and type for your file.

3. Scroll down and drag file or browse to your file and upload.

4. Complete fair use declaration (required).

5. Select List (radial dial button), choose section of list, and Add

6. Item has been added to the list.

Use the Cite it! bookmarklet to add links to websites, videos and other digital content you find on the internet. Cite It! can also be used to add library licensed content such as a journal article found through a HOLLIS search.

1. To install the Cite It! bookmarklet

• click on User Menu for drop down menu,
• click on Cite It! to open bookmarklet, and
• drag and drop to browser bookmarks bar to install.

2. When you find content to add to your reading list click Cite It! on your bookmark bar.

3. Cite It! populates the citation fields and adds a link to website in the source field.

4. Select List (radial dial button) and choose which reading list and section to add citation.

5. Click Add and close.

6. Item has been added to the list.

To delete unwanted items from the list, open more actions using the options menu (ellipses icon) to the right of the item and select Delete item.

1. In your reserves list on Canvas, navigate to the item that you want us to place on physical reserve. This book will be made available to your students at the library that supports your course. Click on the citation to open.

2. Scroll to "Public note" and click "Add public note."

3. Add the text “Place on Physical Reserves” and click the green "Save" button.

4. Library staff will see your note when they process your request.