Hard copy textbooks are not available while the campus is closed. Assigned readings from ebooks are available off campus. Please contact your instructor or the library with questions about textbook options.
Textbook Collection and Policies
Check out textbooks on a first-come, first-served basis at the Circulation Desk on the Main Level of Thomas Cooper Library. You must have a valid CarolinaCard.
Textbooks are purchased for courses with more than 100 students. Additional materials
are provided by instructors or the library's collections, but the library does not
have the assigned textbook for every course offered at the university.
Search by Course
Check to see if the library has the textbook for a specific class.
Check Out Policy
Generally, you can borrow textbooks for 2 hours and they must stay in the building.
There are exceptions, and exact due date and time is provided at check out. Renewals
are not allowed so all students have the opportunity to use these in-demand items.
Fines and Blocks
Returning a textbook late can block you from future textbook check outs.
- Building use only and overnight loans: $5.00 per hour
- One-day, three-day and one-week loans: $15.00 per day