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Don't Go Textbook Broke — Weeks of Welcome

Don't Go Textbook Broke, Things you need to know before you buy your textbooks

Join our drop-in textbook help on:

Wednesday, August 21
10:00 am - 11:30 am
SJSU Library, 1st floor, DHC Room 113

Thursday, August 22
10:00 am - 11:30 am
SJSU Library, 1st floor, DHC Room 113

 

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Just in case you can't make it to our drop-in hours, here is some information on how to find low-cost textbooks that was recorded at past events!

Steps you need to take before you buy your textbook at full price!

SJSU Library resources

eTextbooks
Your textbook might be available for free as an ebook from the library.  

Course Reserves
Check out a copy of your textbook at the circulation desk on the first floor.

Library Catalog (OneSearch)
OneSearch allows you to search for books, articles, journals, and more from all 23 CSU libraries.

Campus resources

 

A.S. Affordable Textbook Program
Students qualifying for grants can get a $100 voucher off their purchase at the Spartan Bookstore.  

Spartan Bookstore Credit
Waiting for financial aid to come in or your next paycheck to cover textbook costs? You can charge up to $900 from the Spartan Bookstore to your MySJSU account. Just make sure to pay it off before the semester deadline.

Check these websites if your textbook is not available in steps 1 or 2:
Online resources