The Masland Library has copies of many, but not all, required books used for courses at Cairn University. Books may be available in print and/or electronic formats. Most print copies are available on reserve at the front desk for a 2-hour checkout for in-library use. This is a great help to get you through the first week or two of classes while you are waiting for your books to arrive.
There are two options for determining if the library has access to the books for your course(s):
1. Search the Library Catalog at lib.cairn.edu
2. Check the Textbook Finder Tool
Searching the Library Catalog
Search by:
Full Title
Author
OR
Search by:
Full Title
ISBN
Masland Library Textbook Finder Tool
The Textbook Finder Tool is created every semester by the Masland Library staff. It lists every book the library is aware of that is REQUIRED for courses at Cairn University.
The Textbook Finder Tool can be searched by:
Author
Title
Professor
Course Title
Course Code
ISBN
Search the Textbook Finder Tool
Step 1: Go to lib.cairn.edu
Step 2: Click on Textbook Finder Tool Link
Step 3: Open Search Bar
Using a PC
Ctrl + F to open search box
Enter search term
Locate book
Using a MAC
Command + F to open search box
Enter search term
Locate book
Step 4: Enter Search Term
Information provided on the Textbook Finder Tool
Call Number - if the book is available in Print, the call number will be provided - this indicates that the book is on Reserve, which is available at the Library Front Desk, and can be checked out for 2 hours in-library use.
eBook Link - if the book is available electronically, the link for accessing the book will be provided.
Internet Archive Link - if the book is available through Internet Archive, the link will be provided. Books available through the Internet Archive can be borrowed for 1 hour at a time.