Eres FAQ (Acquisitions: Document Delivery Services)

E-Reserves: Frequently Asked Questions

Where will the E-Reserve files be housed after May 5, 2013?
How will I use Oncourse?
How do I move my current files to Oncourse?
Where do I go to get the Docutek files?
When do I have to have the file transfer completed?
How do I make the Oncourse files available to my students?
How can I get a PDF scan of library materials that are only available in print?
How do I place an article on Oncourse that is available in electronic form?
How can I provide streaming video to my students?


Where will the E-Reserve files be housed after May 5, 2013?
The Libraries will maintain access to the E-Reserves archives of courses until December 30, 2013. This will allow instructors to move their E-Reserves files to Oncourse if they choose. However, the Libraries encourage instructors to move their E-Reserve files as soon as is possible.
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How will I use Oncourse?
You may want to browse through web pages with instructions at:

https://oncourse.iu.edu/portal/site/!gateway/page/f03efc72-75f1-4fd0-00b8-4753de9f2c62

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How do I move my current files to Oncourse?
Anyone affiliated with IU can create a project site on Oncourse. Instructors can use the Oncourse project site to house their course readings and then they can link to the files for each Oncourse class site. Check the UITS KB for instructions.
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Where do I go to get the Docutek files?
Options are:
   -access your course page by the direct URL that was sent when the page was created (with password)
   -go to Docutek's home page
Note: Make sure you have:
   -Adobe Acrobat software (available for free from IUWare Online or on the IUWare CD)
   -a computer that can accept "cookies"
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When do I have to have the file transfer completed?
Although we will no longer be using Docutek software after May 5, 2013, files will continue to be available for transfer until December 30, 2013. Students will not be able to access them, hence, the files will need to be transferred to Oncourse prior to the next class you teach.
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How do I make the Oncourse files available to my students?
Each semester, files can be attached to a course from your project site. All students registered for the course will have access.
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How can I get a PDF scan of library materials that are only available in print?
Place a request through Request Article Delivery at https://www.dds.iub.edu/illiad.dll (username and passphrase required). A PDF scan of the article or chapter will be delivered to you via our Document Delivery Services software. The file can be saved and placed in your Oncourse project site.
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How do I place an article on Oncourse that is available in electronic form?
Link to the permanent URL.
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How can I provide streaming video to my students?
Staff in Media/Reserve (libmedia@indiana.edu / 855-1650) will continue to provide streaming video for courses. You will be able to provide links to videos in the Resources section of your Oncourse course site.
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Do not hesitate to ask questions about reserve items. If the desk attendant cannot help you, please contact the Wells Library Reserves Coordinator (855-8399). librsvp@indiana.edu. top of page