- Traditional print materials on reserves are not accessible by students off-campus; in addition, physical reserves materials need to be quarantined for 72 hours between uses which limits use even for on-campus students
- Scanning print is very limited due to copyright issues
- Ebooks are not always available for the library to purchase
- Ebooks part of a subscription package may be removed by the publisher
- Textbooks (print or electronic) are no longer being purchased by the library to place on reserves
Therefore, it is important for instructors to check ahead of time regarding access to titles they expect remote and specifically overseas students to use during the semester.