UT Arlington Course Textbooks Collection Policy

Because student textbooks are readily available in bookstores, and the Libraries' space and funding are finite, purchasing a copy of each textbook used in all UTA courses would diminish the Libraries' ability to serve the University community with new, unique, and large or costly resources. Thus, textbooks used in most University courses are not routinely acquired for the Libraries' collections. However, some textbooks may be acquired as general introductions to a subject or as surveys of a discipline if the information presented is not available elsewhere. Faculty may lend or donate their personal copy of a work for course reserves, with the understanding that the library is not responsible for loss or damage. UTA encourages the use of Open Educational Resources (OER) for courses. For more information see the Libraries’ OER services.

Please always check the UTA Libraries catalog to find out whether we may have a copy of your textbook. Exceptions may be made in the case of faculty authored works, the receipt of one-time special project funds, or other extraordinary circumstances. Note: Per UTA Libraries’ Interlibrary Loan policy, you cannot request textbooks via that service.

[Rev. 1/2024]