Research Guides: Using CCC Library: Course Reserves and textbooks

What are Course Reserves?

CCC Library offers access to many required textbooks, recommended textbooks, workbooks, and other course materials through our Course Reserves collection. This collection is located on the Oregon City Campus, at the Circulation Services desk.

Check if CCC Library has a print copy of your textbook(s) by using the Course Reserves search box below. Come to CCC Library to check out the book for in-library use.

Library Reserve: Items in the Library Reserve collection are provided by CCC instructors and are available for checkout for a limited duration of time. Library Reserve items must be used in the library.
Reserve - Full Term Loans: Starting Spring term, 2023, CCC Library will offer full-term loans for some course materials! This collection of textbooks is made possible by collaboration between CCC Library and CCC's Associated Student Government. Textbooks available for full-term checkout are located in the Dye Learning Center and can be checked out for an entire term. Full-term loans will always be due back to CCC Library by the last day of term.

Find Course Reserves

Not finding your textbook in Course Reserves? Email lise.stephens@clackamas.edu.

CCC faculty members are expected to "place one copy of all required and recommended texts on reserve in the library or the department office, consistent with Clackamas Community College copyright policies" (ISP170P). If your course texts are not on Course Reserve, feel free to ask your instructors to make them available in CCC Library.

ISP 170P Textbook and Instructional Materials Adoption Procedure

How can I get my textbook?

Associated Student Government (ASG) offers Textbook Grant Money! (And other grants to help you pay for stuff!)

Associated Student Government (ASG) Grants
Get textbook grant money (you do not have to pay this back) from ASG. CCC's Associated Student Government (ASG) offers a variety of small grants to help students meet their goals and graduate, including for textbooks, transportation, child care, and fees.
Follow the link to see the latest grant application due dates and more information, visit the ASG office in the Wacheno Welcome Center, call 503-594-3934, or email asggrants@clackamas.edu.

Other textbook options are listed below.

Buy textbooks - CCC Bookstore
Purchase your textbooks at the CCC Bookstore. You can search to find what books you will need for your classes and how much the books will cost. The direct link to search for textbooks is https://www.bkstr.com/clackamasstore/shop/textbooks-and-course-materials
CCC Bookstore email: clackamas@bkstr.com
CCC Bookstore phone: 503-594-6500
Note: Beginning Summer Term 2022 students will able to place online orders at the bookstore and charge them to their student account / financial aid. Contact the bookstore for more information.
Rent textbooks - CCC Bookstore
Some books are available to rent instead of own through the CCC Bookstore. You can rent eBooks and print books.
Textbook loans via CCC Student Accounts
If your financial aid hasn't been awarded yet, CCC can help. The first two weeks of each term Student Accounts offers book loans to students who haven’t yet received their aid. (Students must have completed and filed their FAFSA.) The green form is available on the back wall of the FA office. Students must provide a current term course schedule and book list for the courses. The loans are usually available within 24 hours and there is a $500 limit.

Financial Aid and textbooks

All students with an accepted financial aid offer can order books through the bookstore and charge them against future aid for the term. Bookstore charging opens the week prior to the start of the term, and closes on Sunday of the second week (last day to add/drop). The initial limit is $500, but can be increased on a case-by-case basis.

Contact the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for more information: finaid@clackamas.edu or 503-594-6082

Course Reserves submission process

Course Reserve submission process
Faculty members and administrative assistants, check out our Course Reserves submission process.

Barnes and Noble "Inclusive Access" textbooks

What is Inclusive Access?

Some CCC classes may use Barnes and Noble's "Inclusive Access" textbook model. This means that your instructor has chosen to add the cost of your course materials (like your textbook) to the amount you are charged for the class. This charge will be added to your student account, just like tuition.

How do I access my textbook with Inclusive Access?

If your class is using Inclusive Access, you will receive an email on the first day of the term with information on how to access your course materials. The email will be sent to your student email account.

Can I opt out of Inclusive Access for a refund?

Yes, you can opt out of Inclusive Access and receive a refund. Barnes and Noble's website includes instructions on how to opt out. The email that you receive on the first day of the term should also include instructions on how to opt out. You must opt out before the end of the add/drop period to receive a refund. The add/drop period ends on the date listed as the "last day to drop a class with a refund" on the Important Dates chart.

Once requested, your student account will be updated to reflect the Inclusive Access refund.