The Mt. SAC Library provides access to a significant collection of required course textbooks in the Reserve Collection. However, the Library does not regularly purchase course textbooks as adequate fiscal resources are not available to acquire all the textbooks used in all Mt. SAC classes in addition to other necessary Library resources. Many reserve items are provided to the Library by individual faculty members, department, and division offices. In response to student demand for textbooks, and in line with the Library’s student-centered service philosophy the Library will purchase textbooks when additional funds are made available either through grants or other funding sources. The size and comprehensiveness of the Reserves Collection varies from year to year according to demand, funding, gift copies, and the cost of textbooks.
