This program is designed for low income and first generation students from underrepresented backgrounds to help offset academic expenses. Item(s) will be checked out on a first-come-first-served basis.
Priority is given to students who are affiliated with CMAE through our DES, CMAE Scholars, OYSP, PCC, SEI, and Erickson programs. CMAE program students have priority for requests during Week 1, and are limited to only two items. During Wednesday of Week 2, requests are open to all other students, limit is for two items.
Click here to see what is in the Resource Pond.
Access the Resource Pond
Request an item currently in the Resource Pond
Click here to request an item that you have confirmed is in our Resource Pond.
Resource Pond Purchase Request
Click here to request that we purchase an item that we do not have or have no available copies for in the Resource Pond. Upon approval for purchase, this item will be checked out to you for the term
Questions? Email cmae@uoregon.edu or call 541-346-3479.
Other Textbook Resources
UO Library Reserve
Materials that are on reserve are easy for students to access and have shortened loan periods. Course reserves include library and instructor-owned books, videos, audio recordings, and other relevant materials in support of classroom instruction. Check out the courses and reserve location.
UO Basic Needs - Academic Resources
Open Educational Resources and Textbook Affordability at UO
UO Women's Center Textbook Tips and Tricks
CheapestTexbooks.com (buy, rent, or sell)
Pay to rent textbooks and study support
AbeBooks - Search books by independent sellers
Amazon Renting Textbooks for Kindle
Duck Store (buy new or used)
Smith Family Bookstore (buy or sell used textbooks)
Ethnic Studies , 104 Alder Building
Contact to borrow books: ethnic@uoregon.edu; 541-346-0900