Textbook Assistance

  1. Offices and Departments
  2. Library Services
  3. Textbook Assistance

Commonwealth University has many resources available to students who are in need of help accessing textbooks or educational materials to be successful in courses. Below you will find more information and instructions on receiving these services.

  • Access and Engagement
    Students participating in programs offered through the Office of Access and Engagement may be eligible for various academic supports including access to classroom books and other educational materials.
  • Book Pantry
    The book pantry was created by Cameron O’Neill, a BU student, with the goal of providing a way for students to easily borrow textbooks. Students may donate or borrow books by visiting the Andruss Library circulation desk. Borrowers are strongly encouraged to return books at the end of each semester.
  • CU Succeed
    Have questions or need help navigating the above resources? Utilize CU Succeed to raise your hand to ask for help from various campus resources.
  • Emergency Scholarships
    Students who have exhausted financial aid or are experiencing an unexpected personal crisis may be eligible. For more information, contact Financial Aid at financialaid@commonwealthu.edu or call 570-389-4297.
  • Financial Aid
    Financial aid helps students and families/supporters pay for many of the expenses related to college. If you are receiving financial aid and your award exceeds your university charges, you may be eligible to use financial aid to purchase textbooks.
  • Inclusive Access through the University Bookstore
    Inclusive access offers course materials to students at lower cost. Students get automatic access to course material when they are enrolled in a course. Inclusive access integrates the cost of course materials into the semester fees and tuition charges. If you have questions regarding inclusive access or need help, contact inclusiveaccess@commonwealthu.edu.
  • Interlibrary Loan
    Library staff will assist you with locating resources from libraries across the U.S. that are available for loan. For more information, please call the Interlibrary Loan office at 570-389-4218 or email ill@commonwealthu.edu.
  • Library Textbook Resources
    Find academic resources available through library subscriptions or from open access sources to support teaching and learning.
  • Open Educational Resources (OER)
    Teaching and learning materials that students may freely use and reuse at no cost, and without needing to ask permission are available on OER.
  • Vital Source
    Texts from a number of publishers can be purchased in a cheaper electronic form on the Vital Source platform.

 

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