Course Reserves: Add book chapters

The method for adding book chapters to your list will vary depending on the format:

• E-book
• Print book  

The process for adding an e-book chapter will vary depending on the provider of the e-book (e.g. JSTOR, ProQuest). Some e-book providers do not have records for individual chapters.

1. To add an e-book chapter from the library's collections, click +Add.
2. Select Search the library.
3. Enter the title of the book chapter and press enter.
   • Your search results will include either the book chapter or the book. If only the book is included, see the steps below. 
4. If you see the chapter, click + and then click Add.
5. Once added, click the entry to see more detail, and add any student notes.

Can't find the chapter?

If you cannot find the e-book chapter in Search the library, you can add the e-book and then edit it. 

1. To add an e-book, click +Add.
2. Select Search the library and change the search to Book Search.
3. Enter the book title.
4. Locate the e-book and click + and then click Add & Edit.
5. Change type to Book Chapter.
6. Enter the Chapter title and Save.

The library will digitize one chapter or 10% of a physical book from our collection. To request digitization of a book chapter start by adding the physical book to your list:

1. Click +Add.
2. Select Search the library and change the search to Book Search.
3. Enter the book title, look at the results, and add the book to your list.
4. Once the book is added, follow these steps to request digitization.