Textbooks
Where to find textbooks
- Use UVic bookstore’s ‘find your textbook’ to see what books you need.
- Use the course reserves tab on the library website if your instructor has told you there are materials in course reserves for your classes.
- Books might also be available through Library Search as an e-book.
- Try searching for your book using Google books.
- Check local libraries -- Greater Victoria public library and Camosun College library.
Other ideas
- New and used copies are available in the bookstore. Look at the textbook buying survival guide for details about return policies, used books, and more.
- SUBtext, (located in the Student Union Building), is a consignment bookstore.
- Join the facebook group, set up by students to buy, sell or trade textbooks.
- Check local or online used bookstores. Try abebooks, alibris, and amazon.