We have a new, streamlined way of searching for digital items!
Some things of note:
Physical course reserves, such as books and graphing calculators, can be obtained from the Check Out desk in the library. To do this, you will need your student ID card (or, your ID number and another form identification). If it is an item such as a graphing calculator or a map test, simply walk up to the desk and ask for what you need. If you are looking for text book, you will need the call number. In order to get the call number, follow these steps:
If you you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Course Reserves Specialist or use Ask a Librarian.
There are multiple types of digital text books, two of the most popular being eBooks available through library services like EBSCO and scanned textbooks online. You can explore those options here: https://www.cabrillo.edu/library/library-textbooks/
The other option is to search for digital textbooks in a similar method to how you search for physical textbooks, by following these steps:
NOTE: If you use the PDF Chapters option, and you are done before the 2 hour time limit is up, please click the "Return Early" button on the top right-hand side of the screen. PDF's will not return automatically when you close the window and if you are done with it, returning it early allows another student to use it sooner.
If you have any questions or need help finding materials, please don't hesitate to email or live chat with a librarian via Ask a Librarian.
If you can't find an item that should be on reserve, please don't hesitate to ask for direction at the Information Desk or use the Ask a Librarian function on the library's website.
You can also fill out the Course Reserve Request Form. If the item is missing from our collection, this will let us know to add it. If we have it but it is tied to the wrong class, filling out the class and instructor sections of this form help us make sure it is attached to the right class.
If the library does not have a copy of a required item, you can request it by either filling out a form in-person at the Check-Out Desk of the main library on the Aptos campus or by filling out the new, online Course Reserves Request Form. It usually takes several days for an item to become available for check out, and if you leave your contact information with us we may be able to provide you with updates.
We do our best to make sure every required book for class is available for checkout, but sometimes we simply can't acquire them. Here are some of the more common reason:
If you are unable to find an item that you think should be on reserve, please contact someone at the Check Out or Information desk or Ask a Librarian.