CRITERIA AND PARTICIPATION
Program Inclusion Criteria
Potential courses are selected by examining the following data:
- Highest yearly enrollment, by course
- General Education and Competency courses
- High DEW rates and high enrollment
- Entry-level courses to multiple programs.
- Required textbooks only, no purchases for optional materials
However, the Library reviews all course materials each semester, and if materials are held within our collection, we will make them available via Course Reserves and the Textbooks in the Library program. The Textbooks in the Library Program makes no guarantee that all required and optional materials for a selected course will be made available.
Why are we offering this service?
The high cost of a college education is a frequent topic in the news. It is also a concern within the higher education community. CMU Libraries felt there was a way we could continue to meet our mission of providing scholarly resources to students for academic success, while also helping increase equity for students attending college.
Can I still join the program?
Good news! All faculty have the option to loan the textbook they are requiring for a course to the Textbooks in the Library Program. We can provide data each semester on how frequently the item was used by students. If you'd like to participate, please contact Course Reserves, coursereserves@cmich.edu
