Can I use the I-Share System to borrow my textbook?
Short Answer: Maybe.
Long Answer: If a copy of your textbook is available on I-Share, then you can request it. I-Share loans are renewable for a period up to 16 weeks, so you can have it for the whole term. However, be sure that you are requesting the correct edition; there are often significant differences between different editions as new discoveries are made.
Problems:
- Most libraries do not have traditional textbooks (but they will likely have novels and academic monographs)
- If they do have your textbooks, the books may be on reserve at other libraries and not available for loan
- Textbooks are often checked out already
You can try I-Share for your textbooks - but try soon.
If I find my textbook on I-Share, how can I make sure that I am getting the right edition?
Short Answer: Search by ISBN.
Long Answer: Copy the correct ISBN and then check to make sure that the title, author(s), year of copyright, and edition number match the required course text exactly.
