Textbooks are Expensive! Let us help.

The Student Equity Lending Library assists students in obtaining required class textbooks that they may not be able to purchase on their own.  Only currently enrolled students are eligible.  As resources are limited, the Student Equity Lending Library operates on a first-come, first-served basis.  

1. Find what textbook you need at the Bookstore website or from your course syllabus.
2. Make your Lending Library textbook request.
   • If your request is to borrow a physical book, contact or visit the MPC Library to see if the book is available.
   • If your request is for an eBook or a book with an access code, click the "eBook/Access Code Request" image below and fill out the request form.
3. Go to the MPC Library or the MPC Bookstore to pick up your book.
4. Provide a copy of your current semester registration - this can be shown to the Bookstore staff.
5. Receive your textbook either in-person or through alternate arrangements.

Requesting an eBook, an Electronic Access Code, or a Book with an Access Code

There is a one book or access code and $400 maximum amount for each request per semester. 

Clicking the link above (the eBook/Access Code Request image) will take you to the form to make a request.  You must be logged into your Lobo Apps account to access this form.

1. Once the Student Equity Lending Library team has reviewed and approved your request, your information will be forwarded to the MPC Bookstore.  Our office will contact you to confirm that your request has been approved. 

2. You should hear back from us within two business days after making your request.

3. Once your request ahs been approved, you can go directly to the MPC Bookstore to pick up your eBook/access code.  

4. Let the cashier know that you’ve requested a book through the Student Equity Lending Library, the course number.  They will have the information on the title of the book/access that you have requested.

5. Make sure to take a form of picture ID with you and a copy of your registration to the Bookstore.

For questions about eBook requests, please email StudentEquity@mpc.edu.

Requesting a Physical Copy of a Book

Requests for physical books are processed through the MPC Library.  Please be aware that requests can only be made for books that are currently in the Library's collection. Contact the MPC Library to see if the book is available via the

• OneSearch course reserves online catalog,
• Circulation Desk in the Library
• Call, text, or chat
• Email

You will be notified if there is a book available and, if so, you must pick the book up within three days. 

Remember, you must have your MPC Student ID card or MPC Library card in order to borrow a physical book from the Student Equity Lending Library

For questions about physical book requests, please call the MPC Library at (831) 646-4095 (voice), text (831) 292-4898, or email library@mpc.edu.