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Miami University Libraries

Electronic Reserves - How to Access from the Libraries' Web Site

You can access electronic reserves from any web browser by going to the Libraries' web site home page and clicking on "Reserves" at the top of the page.

Note: You may need a password in order to view Electronic Reserve documents. Please obtain the password from your instructor.

Use one of the three drop-down boxes to access your reserve readings by Department, Professor, or by Course. (You may need to scroll down to see the selection boxes.)
Select a department, instructor, or course, and click Go.
Click on the box with your course name and number, or instructor's name. (You may not see boxes; in which case, click on the title of the item you wish to view.)
Click on the title of the item you wish to view. (Upon clicking on a title, your web browser will launch Adobe Acrobat Reader. * If asked to Open the file or Save it to Disk, select Open.)
If requested to enter a password, type in the password which your professor provided.
If the instructor has placed non-electronic materials on reserve, you can see a list of titles only by clicking on "Non-electronic Reserve Items" at the bottom of the page. These items can be checked-out at the circulation desk of the library listed to the right of the item title.

Click on either link, "Course Name" or "Instructor Name."
Enter the desired course or instructor name and hit Search.
Choose the appropriate course or section if needed.
Reserve items for this course are listed under "Materials for This Course."
Electronic Reserve readings are found under the title, "Electronic Reserves." Click on this link.
Click on the link, "See List of Electronic Reserves For this Course."
Find and click on the title you wish to view. (Upon clicking on a title, your web browser will launch Adobe Acrobat Reader. * If asked to Open the file or Save it o Disk, select Open.)
If requested to enter a password, type in the password which your professor provided.

Adobe Acrobat Reader - A Helper Application Needed to View Electronic Reserves

See the section "Hardware and Software Requirements" for additional information.