How do I find my course materials / textbooks?
How do I get information on Day1Ready? How do I access my Immediate Access textbook? How do I access RedShelf?
Answer
Your course materials are accessed through the SDSU Bookstore or the Aztec Store at the Imperial Valley campus.
Common course materials resources
- SDSU Bookstore Course Materials Site (Info for Main Campus, SDSU-IV, Global Campus, Interwork, and ALI)
- Get your personalized booklist: https://www.shopaztecs.com/t-ezbooks.aspx
- Information on Immediate Access textbooks (Graduate & Global Campus)
- SDSU bookstore RedShelf site
- Information about Day1Ready
Your course materials questions should be directed to ezbooks@aztecmail.com or (619) 594-7525.
Course Reserves
Look to see if the library has your textbook in Course Reserves: https://libinfo.sdsu.edu/faq/301199
The library doesn't typically purchase textbooks but professors will sometimes place a copy of the textbook for a class in the "Course Reserve" system. The SDSU Library Course Reserves collection, which includes textbooks and some course materials, are available at the Circulation Desk on the first floor of the Library Addition (Dome). These materials can be checked out for a limited time (loan period will vary depending on the item).
You can check if the library has the books you need on Course Reserve here: https://reserves.calstate.edu/sandiego/
Step-by-step guide to see if there are books or materials in Course Reserves for your course:
- Select Course Reserves - located under the search box on the library homepage
- Enter either your course code or your instructor's last name in the search box
- Look for your instructor or course section and click on the link
- Check the availability and make note of how long you can check the item out
- Head to the Circulation Desk on the first floor of the Library Addition just below the dome and check out the book
- Return it to Circulation when it is due so others can use it.
For more information about Course Reserves, see: https://library.sdsu.edu/find/course-reserves/about-course-reserves
For a complete listing of course materials, the SDSU Bookstore provides print and electronic options for purchase and are available at: https://www.shopaztecs.com/t-ezbooks.aspx