Usually the library does not purchase textbooks, but on occasion you may find an older edition of the textbook in the library catalog. 

Your professor may put copies of textbooks on reserve for students. Reserves have short check-out periods, but are still great for studying. Check at the library service desk at your campus to see what reserves they have available, or check to see if your professor has a digital code to online reserves.

For more help, ask a librarian.

Read the library's Textbook Policy. 

reviewed 7/14/2025 nha