The MIT Libraries are looking for a few classes who would like to assist in designing, evaluating, and testing an Electronic Reserves service this fall.

The Libraries' electronic reserve service will offer a convenient Web interface to materials placed on reserve for class use. Access to the materials will be limited to students registered for each class. Scanned journal articles, electronic files (such as Word documents or links to Web pages) lecture notes, practice exams or sample problem sets, and visual images can all be placed on electronic reserve. The virtual reserve collection will be available to students 24 hours a day, wherever they have access to the Web. The Libraries will handle all the scanning, file management, and copyright compliance.

We will be testing and refining a prototype of electronic reserves next fall; we are particularly hoping to find participants willing to contribute their patience, enthusiasm, and thoughtful suggestions to the development of this new service. For more information, please contact Nina Davis-Millis, 253-5652, ninadm@mit.edu.