Textbook Guide

General Information

The Masland Library has copies of many (not all) required books that are used for courses at Cairn University.  Books may be available in print and/or electronic formats.  Most print copies are available to be checked out for 2 hours 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

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 needed for courses at Cairn University, including texts that are on Reserve but NOT required for purchase. 

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 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.  

            

Searching the Library Catalog

Step 1: Go to lib.cairn.edu
 
Step 2: Enter Keyword in Library Search Bar

  • Search by:
    • Full Title
    • Author
       
Step 3: Click Search


 

OR
 

Search eResources by Title to locate ebooks

Step 1: Go to lib.cairn.edu
 
Step 2: Click on the Resources Tab


 

Step 3: Select eResources by Title


 

Step 4: Enter Search Term in Search Bar

  • Search by:
    • Full Title
    • ISBN
       
Step 5: Click Search