The Library owns many of the books used in courses.  Most textbooks are placed on reserve at the 1st floor service desk so that all students in a class can use them in the Library.  (They do not leave the Library.)  Students can make quick scanned copies of the week's reading and email the documents to themselves.  There are quick scanners available on the 1st floor near the service desk.

Also, some books are available in eBook format, making it possible to use them from anywhere, anytime.  

This video demonstrates how to find Books and eBooks at Columbia College Chicago Library: