der Semesterapparat
Translation
course reserve collection, reserved-books shelf, semester collection
Examples
Der Professor hat einen Semesterapparat eingerichtet.
The professor has set up a course reserve collection.
Die Bücher im Semesterapparat sind nur vor Ort nutzbar.
The books in the course reserve collection can only be used on site.
Grammar Patterns
to set up a course reserve collection ((for sth.)) einen Semesterapparat ((für et4)) einrichten The library set up a course reserve collection for the history seminar.
Similar Words
Handapparat (reference collection), Präsenzbestand (non-lending collection)
Etymology
From 'Semester' (semester) + 'Apparat' (apparatus, collection). A collection of materials for a semester.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'apparatus' or a special setup in the library just for your 'semester' courses.