OK Without Copyright Permission:

Complete books owned by the library or instructor may be placed on physical reserve. Review copies of textbooks may not be placed on reserve due to copyright restrictions unless written permission is granted by the publisher.

Book chapters: One chapter, not to exceed 10% of the book. 

Journal and newspaper articles: One article from a single issue of a journal or newspaper may be placed on Reserve each term.

Public domain documents

U.S. government documents

Materials created by the class instructor (class notes, syllabi, etc.)

NEED Copyright Permission:

Materials obtained through interlibrary loan or owned by another library

Unpublished manuscripts, student papers, SIPs, or theses that are not accompanied by written permission from the author

CANNOT Place on Reserve:

Consumables: Standardized tests, workbooks, course packs, answer sheets, or other commercial products of a similar nature. Fair use guidelines state that the use must not affect market value, and consumables fall under this principle.

Any materials that do not conform to copyright laws (Title 17 U.S. Code)