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Digital reserves are texts from the Libraries’ print collection that have been converted to electronic format (scanned using ABBYY FineReader OCR) and made available via OneSearch and the Library Resources tab on Canvas.
Western Libraries doesn’t currently offer a 2-hour loan for physical reserves, but when possible we are converting texts to digital reserves. Students can borrow digital copies one chapter at a time, for two hours, with unlimited renewals and an email-based waitlist that notifies them when the item is available if checked out. There are no download or print privileges available and the print text is not allowed to circulate while on reserve.
Digital access is removed when no longer on active reserve, and the print text is returned to circulation.
Not every title is eligible for digitization due to licensing, copyright or technical limitations, and each request for print reserves will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. In the interest of improved access and convenience, Western Libraries will default to digital reserves or licensed ebooks whenever possible.
Note: For additional assistance converting tables, graphs, and images to accessible formats contact the Disability Access Center.
Call 360-650-3219
Text 360-797-5910
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