Step-by-Step: Books & More

Course Reserves: Things to Know

The Library does not have a copy of EVERY required textbook, but it does keep textbooks "on reserve" for over 150 courses each year. In order to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to borrow these, the following conditions apply:

• You must have your Surge card to borrow Course Reserves (& all Library items)
• Most Course Reserves may only be used inside the Library.
• Checkout time is typically limited to 2 hours.
• Fines begin to accrue hourly, as soon as the item is overdue.
• The Library has 2 photocopiers that may be used to copy or scan small portions of the textbook. Cost & usage information can be found in the Library's Frequently Asked Questions.
• Additional guidance for finding required textbooks can be found in the Library's guide for Textbook Resources.

Step 1: Under "Course Reserves", click "By Course".

Step 2: Type your Course ID in the search box, then click "Submit".

Step 3: See if your required textbook is listed.

Your results page will show any/all textbooks the Library has on reserve for that course. Check the book's information against your Syllabus to make sure it is the one required by your professor.