How can I find out which books I need for my classes?
Answer
Before you receive your syllabus from your professor on the first day of class (or through Canvas) you can search for required textbooks on The El Don Bookstore website. Click on "Textbooks," then select "Buy/Rent." You will be asked to accept the Web Order Terms and Conditions before you can start to search.
Next, you will be asked to choose a term (ex: Spring 2022), department (ex: English), a course (ex: ENGL 101), and specific sections. You can also use the bookstore website to determine what books will be required before you take a class. In the example below, 3 different sections of ENGL 101 were chosen to compare the books that are required for each course.
Click "Begin Price Comparison & Shopping" to display the list of textbooks required for each section, the price of new, used, and digital options, and to see if the books are in stock. Once clicking on a book in the left hand column, it will appear as highlighted in red, and it's purchase options shown to the right.
Contact the Library
You can also search the library catalog to find out if we have your required books available to borrow for free! This sample search in the library catalog provides results for The Great Gatsby.
You may Ask a Librarian for additional assistance.