ERes is a simple system that provides faculty with a way to post reserves and course materials online so that they are available to students with Internet access.  Faculty need not have technical or web expertise to use ERes.  ERes provides course passwords for copyright compliance.

What Types of Materials Can I Place on ERes?

• digitized print materials, such as a book chapter
• links to websites, images, WebCT
• Word documents, such as syllabi
• PowerPoint Presentations
• Excel Spreadsheets
• links to library databases
• links to periodical articles
• announcements
• and more…….

How Does ERes Compare to WebCT?

Functionality	ERes	WebCT
Access	Internet	Internet
Announcements	Yes	Yes
Calendar	No	Yes
Copyright Protections	Yes	Yes
Discussions	Yes	Yes
Email	Links to external	Internal course email
Gradebook	No	Yes
Homepage customization	No	Yes
Passwords	Per course (optional)	Per student
Submit Assignments	Attach to external email	Yes

How Can I Take a Look at ERes?

• Go to the Library’s homepage: www.sunywcc.edu/library.
• Click on Online Course Materials.
• Click on Reserves and Course Materials.
• Search by course, department or instructor.
• Browse non-password protected course pages.

How Can I Get Started with ERes?

• Contact ERes Manager, sandy.schepis@sunywcc.edu (x6629) for an ERes account and instructions.
• Access ERes Account Online Request Form here.
• Download a Guide for Setting up and Updating your ERes Site (PDF)