Introduction to SLIM: How to find the “Course Reserves”?
Last Updated: 2026/09/29
To meet instructional needs, NTU faculty members may place required readings—including books, e-books, and audiovisual materials—on Course Reserve. These materials are primarily housed in the Course Reserves Area at the Main Library and various branch libraries for student use.
How can you access the materials assigned by your instructors using the SLIM system? Please follow the steps below to search.
【中文說明請見此文章：SLIM雲端圖書館自動化系統介紹(8) 如何查詢教師指定參考書】
【Basic Search】
1. Click the “SLIM” to open the search scope drop-down menu.
2. Choose the “Course Reserves”.
3. Enter a search keyword, such as “Instructor Name” or “Course Name.” The image below uses “Introduction to Natural History Museums” as an example.
4. The search results will show the matching course reserves. You can also use the filters on the left panel to refine your results. For example:
-Click “Course Name” on the left.
-Check “Archiving Nature: Introduction to the Natural History Museums ” and click “APPLY FILTERS”.
-The page will display all reserve materials for the course.
5. Click the title of the reserve item to view its location and call number
【Advanced Search】
1. Click “ADVANCED SEARCH”.
2. Under “Show results from”, select “Course Reserves” from the drop-down menu.
3. Under “Search field”, select your preferred search field, such as “Instructor Name” or “Course Name”.
4. In the “Enter a search term” box, type in your keyword (e.g., Introduction to the Natural History Museums).
5. Click the red “Search” button at the bottom right to run the search.
6. The page will display the search results.
By following these simple steps, you can easily locate the course reserves you need for your classes in the SLIM system.
Further Reading: Guide for NTU Library SLIM system
by Chia-Ho Chen
Updated by:
Mei-Mei Chang 2026/09/29（This text was refined with editing assistance from Google Gemini.）