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. 

• To search for textbooks, calculators or iClickers, please go to our Resource Pond Inventory

• If the item you need is in inventory, you can then request to borrow it by filling out the Resource Pond Request Form

• We will review your request as soon as possible and let you know if we are able to fulfill your request. 

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. 

• 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