First, if you haven't already, try both the search bar above, and/or look up your course by the course number and instructor name. Next, you could try simply searching what books we have here at Memorial Library. Use the "Books and Media" search bar on the Library's home page. If we have it, you can check it out like a regular book. If this doesn't work, chances are we might not have the book you need. Remember, we don't carry all textbooks for all courses (that would be hundreds!) as most of them change or are updated frequently. From here, you could purchase the book from our campus bookstore or you could ask a Librarian.
Textbooks can be found at the front Circulation Desk.
You check out Course Reserve books just like any other book: with your MavCard! Just be sure to pay attention to the due date and time, as many of the textbooks have different borrowing periods.
Many of the textbooks and materials will have different check-out periods, so be sure to review the email you will receive after borrowing the item! However, most of the general textbooks located behind the front desk have a 24 hour checkout.
As an instructor, you can place one of your own books or one of the library's books on Course Reserve by simply filling out the appropriate form. The form can either be picked up and dropped off at the front desk of the library, or else the form can be completed and submitted online. The online form can be found online as a resource for MSU Faculty and you can access it by clicking the button below. If you're curious about the specific policies of putting a book on reserve, check out our policies, also linked below.
If you have any questions, call Circulation Technician Steve Johnson at
507-389-5065 or email at Steven.Johnson-2@mnsu.edu
Much thanks to the Minnesota State Mankato's Student Government and the campus bookstore for being leading partners and providing textbooks to the Maverick Course Reserve Program!
Note: We are unable to request textbooks through Interlibrary loan.
Warning: According to copyright law in the United States, it is illegal to copy a large portion of a textbook and/or make multiple copies for distribution.
Access to library electronic resources is governed by license agreements, by U.S. Copyright and other applicable laws, and by Minnesota State Policies. Access is restricted to authorized users of the Minnesota State University, Mankato Library. Individual library users are responsible for their own acts and behavior when using library resources. For more details, see Library Services' Acceptable Use Policy.
