Textbooks and Course Notes

Textbook tips from students:

• The UWS Library purchases at least one copy of every prescribed textbook and house them in the 'closed reserve' reserve section of the Library 
• It is usually a good idea to wait until the first week of lectures/tutorials to find out what textbooks are required
• If textbooks have been used in previous sessions you may find second-hand textbooks for sale. Keep an eye out on noticeboards around the campus and make sure you check the edition of the second-hand textbook as they are often updated with new material you may need for class 
• It is not necessary to purchase books labelled as 'Recommended Reading'. These can be accessed from the library (and sometimes online through the Library e-Resources)
• The website Textbook Exchange allows Australian university and TAFE students to buy and sell second-hand textbooks
• Sharing the cost of text books with friends is an option to save money. You can study together or borrow the book from each other over the teaching session
• At the end of each session you can sell the books you no longer need, and use the money you get to buy more