Finding textbooks and materials
This is a big challenge--not having the learning materials is obviously tough! We have a few ways for you to get what you need.
Library access to materials
The UNC Michener library has digital and physical copies of a LOT of stuff to assist you, such as:
Digital and physical resource links
Use the Library Course Reserves to see if a book is available for check out. Some courses keep copies of the textbook in the Library for a short loan of 2-4 hours. Check out this "How do I find course reserves" Links to an external site. YouTube video to learn more.
Request a copy through Inter-Library Loan Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.) (where our library borrows it from CSU, for example). You will need the title, author, and ISBN number of the book--this information should be on your syllabus for the class.
Ask the Librarians Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.) to help you find and access the books, articles, and materials you need for class.
You can also check out the local High Plains Libraries Links to an external site. that serve the Greeley public. They actually carry many textbook-type resources that could match or supplement something in your syllabus.
How to get free textbooks
Other places to find materials
Besides our library, explore sites like Amazon for digital copies (which can be cheaper and delivered to your device immediately) or rent books instead of buying them. You can download the Kindle app (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site. to your computer or phone to start reading.
The campus bookstore Links to an external site. will carry a copy of everything you need. You can find the textbooks by going through Ursa and selecting "My Textbooks" or searching the bookstore directly.
Bonus materials
Check out these additional resources and ways to apply this content to your life:
Additional resources
You can also look for community non-profits or visit the Office of Financial Aid's Scholarships Links to an external site. website to explore options for more funding. If you experience other financial hardships, because life happens, Call 211 Colorado Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.) for local financial support options like United Way's Get Help Links to an external site. website, Women2Women Links to an external site. (Links to an external site.), and Services for Adults Links to an external site..
Challenge
Walk into the library and talk to the folks at the information desk! They can help you look up materials, get started on an interlibrary loan order, and more. Try a prompt like:
- Where do I find books about HISTORY SUBJECT?
- Does my professor have a book on reserve for X CLASS?
- How do I look for an interlibrary loan for X MATERIAL?