English/ESL Textbooks in Library: Home

Welcome to the English/ESL Textbook Guide!

There are two main collections of textbooks in the Library: 

1. One is the Textbook Lending Collection. On the second (entry-level) floor, on the short shelves behind the Reference Desk, we have several sets of books for a selected variety of courses. These books are shelved alphabetically by title. Books in this collection can be checked out for the whole semester for free!
2. Another way to borrow books is to use the Course Reserves. Professors may lend us their own books or request books from the Library's collections to be placed on Reserve. The Reserve area is located behind the Circulation Desk, near the entry of the Library. Please ask someone at the Circulation Desk for assistance retrieving the book you need. Reserve books are usually available for two-hour, in-library use only. While many Reserve texts cannot be removed from the library, there are a small number that can be checked out for short time periods, such as one day or one week. The use of Reserve books is free of charge.

Need help? Our Circulation Staff is eager to assist you. It is helpful to have the title, author, and edition (if applicable) ready when asking for a book in Reserves. Thank you!

You can always search our Library Catalog for the textbook you're looking for to see where it is housed in the Library and whether or not it's available. Sometimes, textbooks can be found in the Main Collection or other places you wouldn't expect. You can place holds on Textbook Lending books online through our catalog, but you cannot place holds on Reserve books. Reserve books are available in person on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Please note that the Library does not keep copies of all textbooks for all courses offered at Moorpark College. If the Library does not carry your book, you may need to visit the Moorpark College Follett Bookstore for purchase and rental options (for a fee).