Using Course Library in Canvas

There are a few guidelines that we ask you to follow when using Course Library to request purchases for use in your classes.

Please check our collections first before requesting a purchase.

We will default to purchasing ebooks if available. We will not purchase print unless ebook is either not available or too expensive. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.

We will not purchase print copies of books already owned in ebook format.

Ordering deadlines are generally in mid-summer. Plan ahead for Summer II and Fall classes. After the deadline, we will not be able to purchase books for your classes until the next fiscal year (September 1).

You may not use Course Library to direct your students to purchase their course materials from sites other than the TAMU-CC bookstore.

You can use the Manual entry option in the + Add menu to request that the library consider purchasing materials for your students to use for your course.

1. Log in to your course on Canvas and launch Course Library.
2. Click + Add > Manual entry.
3. Select the Type of material from the dropdown list and provide the title of the item. Click Next.
4. Provide whatever item details you want to include. Author, ISBN, and edition are extremely helpful for us! Click Next.
5. Add the item to the section of your course library where you would like it to appear. You can also add any note for students that you want to include.
6. Add the Purchase Request tag by clicking in the Add tag space and choosing Purchase Request from the dropdown.
7. Click Add.

The library cannot guarantee that we can purchase the item you are requesting, but we will give all purchase requests serious consideration.

Turnaround time varies. To ensure items will be available to your class on time, submit requests as early as possible. Once your request has been received, the Course Reserves team will explore access options and acquire if available and affordable, communicating with you throughout the process. Questions? Email libreserves@tamucc.edu. 

If your course is not yet loaded in Canvas, please contact libreserves@tamucc.edu to request new materials not owned by the library. Streaming media and some books / e-books require additional processing time and may take several weeks to get. Please submit your request as far in advance as possible to ensure timely access for your students. The Course Reserves team will communicate with you throughout the process.