Join our drop-in textbook help on:
Monday, August 22
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
SJSU Library, 1st floor
Thursday, August 25
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Register for Zoom session at tiny.sjsu.edu/save-on-textbooks
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!
eTextbooks
Your textbook might be available for free digitally from the library website.
Course Reserves
Check out a physical copy of your textbook at the circulation desk on the first floor.
Library Catalog (OneSearch)
OneSearch lets you search for books, articles, media, journals, and more from across all 23 CSU campus libraries all in one unified search engine.
A.S. Affordable Textbook Program
Students qualifying for grants can get a $200 voucher off their purchase at the Spartan Bookstore.
Spartan Bookstore Voucher
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.
Visit these recommended websites if your book is not available in steps 1 and 2:
