Ventura College Library Guides: Library Resources: Reserves and Print Books

Access to Print Books and Reserve Textbooks

Many books and course textbooks are available for free online through the following websites:

RedShelf (through May 25)
VitalSource (through May 25)
National Emergency Library

Use the files below to check if your Spring or Summer 2020 textbooks are available through RedShelf or Vital Source.

If your book is not available through any of those sites, faculty may request request a digital copy of materials needed for the course, or contact a librarian via email or chat for assistance.

Spring 2020 Textbooks
List of Spring 2020 textbooks and their availability in Red Shelf and Vital Source.
Summer 2020 Textbooks
List of Summer 2020 textbooks and their availability in Red Shelf and Vital Source.

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Contact the VC Library

Circulation Desk

Contact for questions about your library account.
Email: vclibrary@vcccd.edu

Reference Desk

Contact for research help and accessing library resources.
Email: vclibrary@vcccd.edu