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Sierra How-To Guide: Searching for Course Reserves in Sierra

Searching for Course Reserves in Sierra

Use Sierra to search for print (not electronic) course reserves.

If you have problems locating a reserve item, please do not assume we do not have it! Ask a staff member for assistance.

Function menu: To look up course reserves, under the FUNCTION menu choose Course Reserves.

 

A search box will appear. In the left pop-up menu, choose Prof/TA.

  • In the search field, type the professor's last name

  • click Search

 

The professor's course(s) will be listed. Double click on the correct course.

 

A list of the reserves items appears. If the student does not know the title of the item he needs, show him the list.

 

Reserve rule: Location shows how long a reserve can be checked out for.

  • g4r2h: 2 hours
  • g4r3h: 3 hours
  • g4r4h: 4 hours
  • g4r5h: 5 hours
  • g4r1d: 1 day
  • g4r3d: 3 days
  • g4r7d: 7 days

You can alternately search for textbook titles using the Search/Holds function.

 

Finally, let's review some of the advanced functionalities of Sierra.