Tips for Textbook Savings

We know textbooks can be expensive, and we want to help you save money this term. Here are some tips for finding less expensive or even free course materials:

At PSU Library



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Sometimes the Library owns a copy of a textbook but your instructor hasn’t placed it on reserve. Sometimes an instructor might have an additional copy as well. Consider asking your instructor to place a copy of the course readings on reserve.

Note: unfortunately, you may not borrow required course readings through Interlibrary Loan, and not all Summit libraries will loan textbooks. 

For Sale


PSU Bookstore is your first stop for textbook purchases.