Can I access my course materials (textbooks and videos) through the Library?

Answer

There are many ways you may be able to access your course materials through the CSUEB University Libraries, including: 

  1. E-books (available online)
  2. Print/Physical books available to check out
  3. PDF scans of a book chapter from an available a print/physical book
  4. Videos available in streaming/online format 

1. How to access library e-books

Some textbooks are available as e-books through the Library. Students can:

  • Search the OneSearch for their textbook title to see if it is available
    • Note: If your textbook has a short title (like "Chemistry") try searching for both the title and the author's last name
  • If available, click on the "Online access" link that appears underneath the textbook information
  • When prompted, enter their NetID and password to access the e-book
  • Once logged in, students should be able to read the e-book online 

If you don't know the title of your textbook, you can search for your course number using the Library's Course Reserves list and/or search the CSUEB Bookstore to find the title of the textbook for your course. 

2. How to check out physical library books from the Reserves / Textbook Collection

Students can check out textbooks and other course materials in person at the Library Services / Reserves / Check Out Desk on the first floor of the CORE building on the Hayward Campus (map). Our physical textbooks/course books are generally available for students to borrow for 2 hours at a time. When you login to your library account, you will see the exact borrowing period for each book. Students can renew a borrowed textbook in person at the Library Services / Reserves / Check Out Desk, as long as another student is not waiting to borrow the textbook. Online and telephone renewals of these books are not allowed. 

3. How to request the scan of one chapter from physical library books

CSUEB students, faculty, and staff can request that the Library scan one chapter from any print book in the Library's collection. Follow the chapter scan request directions to make a chapter scan request. 

4. How to access streaming videos available through the Library

To see if a video assigned in your class is available from the library: 

  • Enter the video's title in OneSearch
  • On the left side of the search results, find the filter for "Resource Type" and choose "Video" (note: you'll likely need to click the "show more" link to see the "Video" resource type)
  • If the Library provides access to the video online, you will see the video listed in the search results with an "Online access" link underneath its title; click on that link to view the video

If you're having trouble finding your course materials, librarians are happy to assist you via chat or email

If you need to, you can still view the Libraries' original Course Reserves list

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  • Last Updated Aug 17, 2022
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  • Answered By Stephanie Alexander

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