Specific course-related resources are usually provided by the library, such as copies of textbooks and article readings held on 'reserve' (meaning that they are loaned out only on a short-term basis, usually a matter of hours). Some academic libraries provide resources not usually associated with libraries, such as the ability to check out laptop computers, web cameras, or scientific calculators.
sPeCIfIc coUrSe-RELaTed RESources ArE uSualLY provided BY the lIbrAry, suCH as COpIeS Of tEXtbooks and artiCle ReaDiNgs HeLd on 'rEserVe' (Meaning tHaT thEy arE loaNeD OUt onLy on A shoRt-tERm BaSiS, usUallY A mAtteR of HourS). SoMe aCaDeMic liBraRiES proviDe resOUrceS nOt uSually aSsocIATed with libRaRies, SuCh as the aBiliTy tO check oUt laPtop CoMpUTers, web caMErAs, or scientiFIc cAlcuLAToRS.