Expert faculty librarians are here to help faculty discover:

  1. Do we have your preferred course textbooks or materials through the library?
  2. If the library does not have your preferred course textbooks or materials, can we get them from elsewhere for low or no cost?
  3. Or, can we identify alternative course textbooks or materials options for low or no cost?

 

Using the links below, faculty can find ways to engage with faculty librarians to find out more about course textbook and materials options. These services are free to you and are intended to reduce faculty barriers to discovering what resources are to you.

For questions about RedShelf, or Inclusive Access model for textbooks, contact the Bookstore. 


Textbook Lookup: We Do the Work!

Send us a citation for your course textbook. We'll look it up for you to see if we have it or can find it elsewhere for low or no cost.

 


Alternative Textbooks & OER: We Make Suggestions!

Let us know your course subject and we will see if we can find a no or low cost textbook or materials solutions for you.

 

 

Tips for Selecting Course Materials at MSU

(11-minute podcast)

This MSU Library podcast showcases affordable textbook options including open access, library-licensed resources, and zero-cost options faculty can utilize and embed into their courses. Discussion includes how affordable and accessible options improve student success and engagement in the classroom and the challenges students experience with traditional textbook options

 


Meet with a Librarian

Prefer to meet with a faculty expert? We'd love to help you with specialized needs for your course.

 

 
 

 

Full Policy for Textbooks at MSU Library

Explore full details about our textbook and course material policies