Does the library carry the same books found in the student book store?
No, due to budget restrictions. You may sometimes find an older edition of a textbook in the main collection; check the Online Catalog. Some instructors (e.g. Spence, LIB101) place a copy of their class text and/or photocopies of required or recommended readings on RESERVE. Stop by the Reserve Desk and ask the staff person for your instructor’s last name and the course number.