What must you bring to the library to check out textbooks?

The best way to request a textbook is to go in person to the campus library closest to you.

During the week before classes and the first week of classes: ONLY eligible students must take the authorization form you receive from the Support Center and an ACC photo ID to any ACC Library.

Note: RGC does not have a Support Center, so you must go to any other ACC campus to get an authorization form.

After the first week of class: Any currently enrolled ACC credit students who have no outstanding holds on their library record can check out textbooks from the collection with an ACC photo ID. First come, first served.

How can I check to see if a textbook is available?

The Library has a list of the Textbook Collection in alphabetical order by title that you can check. (http://library.austincc.edu/eresources/textbooks/ ) -- This link is also available in the right sidebar on the catalog.      Or,

Search the library's catalog (http://alicat.austincc.edu) by title or by author.

In the example below, the first two copies are on reserve in the library. The next three are part of the Textbook Collection for semester checkout (but they’re already checked out).

Can textbooks be sent to my campus or held for me at RVS?

You must go to a library in person to request an available textbook during your eligibility period. Students cannot request or reserve a textbook online through their library account or over the phone. However, students should first check the Textbook Collection list (http://library.austincc.edu/eresources/textbooks) or through the library catalog (http://alicat.austincc.edu) to see if the textbook is available.

It usually takes two weekdays for a book to arrive at your campus. Or the librarian can call Riverside and the book will be held for you to pick up there.

How many textbooks can I check out and for how long?

Students may check out up to five textbooks unless otherwise authorized by the Support Center. Textbooks from this collection are due the last day of your classes. All other textbooks which may be on reserve or happen to be in the regular collection have a shorter checkout period. Be sure to note the date due.