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Textbooks

Using this guide, you will learn how to find the textbooks for your classes and get tips for keeping textbook costs down.

The PCC Library has a collection of textbooks that are available for in-library use at no cost. You can search and find out if your textbook is available from the library as a hard copy book or an ebook. If the library doesn't have your textbook, check for rental/purchase options with the PCC Bookstore.

Please reach out to a PCC librarian if you need help finding a textbook.

Searching for Textbooks in the Library

1. Begin by clicking on the Books tab.

2. Type the textbook title in the search box.

3. Hit enter/return key, or click on Search.

Library homepage search box

Search Results Page

If the edition (year) of the book isn't the one you need, and there's a link to "See all versions," click that link.

See All Versions link on textbook listing

On the search results page, take note of the status, location and call number. A book at "Circulation Desk - Reserves" (as in the picture above) may be checked out for a limited time by visiting the library's Circulation Desk. An "Available" status means it is not checked out.

Books in the Textbooks location (as in the picture below) are held at the Circulation Desk and may be borrowed upon request for use in the library building only. 

Search results showing a textbook Available at Shatford Library Textbooks location with a call number following the location

Alternate Search Methods

You may also search textbooks by author or ISBN using the Advanced Search link on the library homepage. 

Library homepage search box with the Advanced Search link underneath it.