What if the Library does not have my textbook?
Answered By: Daisy Goiburn

First, follow our instructions to confirm that the textbook is not already in the library collection.

If the Library does not have your needed textbook, then you have the following options:

  • We encourage students to request that their professor place a copy of the textbook on course reserve for themselves and other students to borrow at the Library Service Desk for a short-term loan; or
  • Follow our Interlibrary Loan instructions to request the textbook from another library. If a lending library is willing to loan the book, it will have a longer due date of 1-3 months. This is a great option if you'd like a textbook for the majority of a semester!

For further questions, contact the Library.

Last Updated: Aug 12, 2025     Views: 43

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