Course Materials: Step by Step
Log
Into Chalk
To access the course reserve materials, you must log into Chalk, the University's course management system. You can access Chalk from a link on the Library's web site under "Course Materials".
Log on to Chalk with your CNET ID. Under "My Courses", select the course which has materials on reserve.
Locating
Your Course Reserves List
The course site should open in your browser. Select the link for "Library Course Reserves" on the menu on the left side of your screen. The link usually appears at the bottom of the list.
Within your course site, the Content Collection window for reserves will open (shown below).
Select the course name to obtain a list of readings on reserve. There may be several courses listed, if you have other classes that have items on reserve.
Sorting
Your List
A list of reserve items should appear in a new window. You may find it much
easier to locate your readings if you sort them. A box at the right hand corner
of your screen allows you to sort by author, title, course, etc.
Once you have sorted your list, all you need to do is select the item that you want to display the record for the item.
To select item number 3, just click on the title.
Accessing
Your Course Materials
E-Reserves
Obtaining an article on E-Reserve is easy. Just click on the link in the full record for the item (shown below).
The link will provide you a pdf version of the article which you can read or print.
The link will open up a pdf version of the article or book chapter which you can read or print as needed. E-Reserves can be accessed on any campus computer or off-campus by entering your CNET ID and password.
Books, Videos, and DVDs
Books, videos, or DVDs which on reserve are maintained behind the circulation desk at one of our campus libraries, which will be clearly noted in the location in the item record (shown below).
This book would be held at the Circulation Desk at Regenstein Library.
To obtain the item, just give the call number for the item to staff at the Circulation Desk. They will retrieve the book for you and check it out. Be sure to check when the book needs to be returned. Check out times vary from 2 hour to 48 hours, depending on the item and the course.
Please Note: Books and other reserve items checked out from the Library must be returned promptly (due to their high demand), or you will face heavy fines ($1.00 per hour or part of hour; $75 maximum per item).
Getting Help with Reserves
View the University of Chicago Library's reserve policies and procedures. If you have problems with the Reserve Catalog or with a reserve reading, contact us.