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Looking to save on textbook costs? Many required texts are in the Libraries’ collections and you can borrow books for the entire semester. Start by searching the Franklin catalog by author, title, and year to see if the book you need is available through the Penn Libraries! 

More resources are available to students who participate in Penn First Plus or identify as first-generation students. Email the Penn First Plus office for course textbooks with codes and sign up for the GIC Collection at Penn to access additional textbooks at the Penn Libraries. 

Need assistance? Ask your subject librarian, submit a question online, or contact Rebecca Stuhr. 

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