Typically, the library does not keep textbooks in the library's main collection. However, there are a few ways to check out textbooks.
Faculty have the option to make textbooks (and other course readings) available for limited checkout either in print or online through Course Reserves. Reserve items have a shorter check out period of 3 hours to ensure access for everyone. Click on the Search more options link located right under the Quick Search box to get started.
Clicking this link will take you to the advanced search page. Then type in your course ID (usually four letters plus four numbers, ex. BIOL 2401) or instructor name in the search box at the top. Then use the right side scroll bar to navigate to the bottom of the page and access the Library Location Filter search box.
The Library Location filter box has its own scroll bar. Choose multiple filters from the list - Professor Textbook Reserves, Circulation Reserve Textbooks, and Circulation Reserve Main Collection are good filter choices.
Then hit the Search button at the bottom of the page.
You'll see a list of textbooks in the print reserves matching your course number or course abbreviation. The green dot next to the location indicates the item is available for check out. The course number the item belongs to is listed at the very bottom of the item box.
Congratulations, your textbook is available in the library's print reserves! Stop by the Circulation desk on the 1st floor just inside the front door with your ID and check out your textbook.
Some classes have adopted Creative Commons or Open Textbooks which means you can access and use your textbooks for free! You can search the course catalog and add a Zero Textbook Cost filter to see which classes have this feature!