Can I rent textbooks at the library?
Yes, you can borrow textbooks for free from the NC State University Libraries! Often, textbooks required for a class can be borrowed from our Ask Us service centers for 4 hours at a time.
You might also be able to find textbooks in the bookstacks, which can be checked out for 30 days or longer.
Search the Catalog for your textbook (or use our textbook lookup tool)
Who can borrow textbooks (and other materials) from the library?
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Last Edited: Jun 17, 2026
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