Textbook Guide

The MSJ Library purchases a limited number of ebook versions of textbooks. To check if the library has an ebook version of your textbook, search the library catalog by the title of the book.  If you find the book and an ebook copy is available, you will see an ebook icon next to the book title. Click on the title, and then look for the link to connect to the full text of the book.  

You can also search by title in any of the ebook databases listed on the MSJ Library’s ebooks resource page.

Note: you will need your MSJ Library number from the front of your Mount ID card to access ebooks off-campus.

As a student at the Mount, you may be able to borrow some textbooks from OhioLINK member libraries. Generally speaking, OhioLINK books can be checked out for a three-week period, and can be renewed up to six times as long as no other holds are placed on the book(s). Search the OhioLINK catalog by title to see if a copy of your textbook is available.

Note: to request a book, you will need your MSJ Library number from the front of your Mount ID card.

As a student at the Mount, you may be able to borrow some textbooks from SearchOhio member libraries. Generally speaking, SearchOhio books can be checked out for a three-week period, and can be renewed up to six times as long as no other holds are placed on the book(s). Search the SearchOhio catalog by title to see if a copy of your textbook is available.

Note: to request a book, you will need your MSJ Library number from the front of your Mount ID card.

To search for a copy of a textbook in a nearby library, use WorldCat. Search by title, and then type your zip code in the box labelled, “Enter Your Location.” The results list will show you if a nearby library has a copy of the book available.