Textbooks can be expensive—but the library is here to help! Whether you're looking to borrow a copy, access an eBook, or explore free or low-cost alternatives, we offer a variety of options to help you get the materials you need without breaking your budget.
Available at the Circulation Desk: Reserve textbooks can be checked out in person at the Brother Edmond Drouin Library’s circulation desk.
While we strive to provide access to as many required textbooks as possible, not all course materials are available. To check if your textbook is on reserve, follow the search instructions in the section below.
Need help?
Ask a librarian—we’re happy to assist you in finding the materials you need.
To find out if the library has your textbook on reserve, use CavsSEARCH's (Primo) Advanced Search.
Select Course Reserves from the Advanced Search's list of options.
Search for course reserves by course name, instructor, ID, Title, and more.
You can use CavsSEARCH, the library’s discovery tool, to search across our entire collection of eBooks. CavsSEARCH allows you to find titles by keyword, subject, author, or course. It’s the fastest way to see what’s available in both our local and OhioLINK eBook collections.
If you prefer to browse specific eBook platforms, you can also access them directly from the list of collections below. These include specialized databases like EBSCO eBooks, OhioLINK eBook Center, and O’Reilly Learning Platform, each offering unique content and features.
A curated collection of academic eBooks across a wide range of disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, business, health, and STEM fields. This collection supports research and instruction with unlimited user access to many titles, full-text search capabilities, and tools for highlighting, note-taking, and citation.
Provides access to a collection of over 125,000 academic e-books across a wide range of disciplines. Includes scholarly monographs, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and reference works. Content is curated and permanently owned by OhioLINK, with funding from member libraries and central support.
Wiley Online Library is a powerful academic resource offering students access to a vast collection of peer-reviewed journals, ebooks, and reference materials across a wide range of disciplines. Whether you're studying biology, psychology, engineering, or the humanities, you'll find reliable, up-to-date content to support your coursework and research. Business students will especially benefit from Wiley’s extensive coverage of topics like finance, management, marketing, and economics, with content drawn from leading academic and professional publications. Designed for ease of use, the platform supports full-text searching, citation tools, and downloadable PDFs, making it a go-to source for writing papers, preparing presentations, or exploring topics in depth.
An interactive learning platform offering access to thousands of expert-curated resources including eBooks, videos, case studies, and live training on technology, business, and professional development topics. Content covers areas such as programming, data science, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and leadership. Ideal for learners seeking up-to-date, practical knowledge from industry leaders and publishers.