I need to get my textbook, but should I...
Buy the book new
Digital Access for your class (DDA)
Buy a used copy of the book
Rent the textbook
Buy an E-Book
Buy an E-Chapter
Get the book from the Oakton Library Textbook Reserve
Borrow the book from a Library
Textbook$ - Finding & Buying Books: Where Should I Get My Textbooks?
Click the Textbook$ link to explore this guide. Check your options for getting the right textbooks, on time, and at the right price.
Oakton operates bookstores at both the Des Plaines and Skokie campuses.
Des Plaines
Room 1160 • 847.635.1680
Skokie
Room A130 • 847.635.1421
Email
bookstores@oakton.edu
Bookstore hours update
Starting Monday, April 5, both Des Plaines and Skokie Bookstore services will be available from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Faculty and staff walk-ins are welcome. Students will continue to be directed to make an appointment.
To make an appointment: Use the Oakton Bookstore Appointment Form to schedule an appointment.
Depending on your class schedule, your appointment will be set for the Des Plaines or Skokie campus.
You will receive a confirmation with the date, time, and location of your appointment.
Books for online courses are sold at the bookstores on both campuses.
Not all books are available at both campuses. The Spring 2021 Book List has a column "Location" which indicates where the text can be purchased:
"DP" for Des Plaines campus - The Des Plaines campus bookstore sells books for classes held at the Des Plaines campus.
"SK" for Skokie campus - The Skokie campus bookstore sells books for the classes at Skokie.
If DDA is listed next to your course that means there is a Direct Digital Access required ebook for the class. Your instructor will provide instructions on how to access your DDA ebook. The DDA ebook is paid for by a DDA fee on your tuition and fees. Students do have the option to opt-out of the DDA ebook and fee. Consult your instructor or the bookstore for more information.
If the book says: "No information regarding course materials is available," please contact the instructor for more information.
Use this Spring 2021 Textbooks link to see textbooks for this semester: https://www.oakton.edu/studentservices/bookstore/textbooks_spring.php
Due to the extensive nature of this list, please use a tablet or desktop for best viewing experience.
You can use the Control-F function to search for your class.
The book list has a column "Location" which indicates where the text can be purchased - Des Plaines or Skokie campus bookstore.
This guide will be updated regularly, but for the most up to date and accurate information, check the Oakton Community College Coronavirus Prevention and Preparedness Update Page and the Remote Student Services page for more details.