Textbooks

Some UO Distance Education courses require textbooks or reading packets; other courses use the UO Libraries E-Reserve program. Check the course syllabus or contact individual instructors regarding textbook requirements.

In general, Distance Education courses in the following subjects require textbooks: EC, GEOG, GEOL, LING, and PS. These subjects do not usually require textbooks: ASTR, AAD, and PHYS. However, please be aware that textbook requirements vary by term, section, and instructor. Always read the course syllabus and verify with the instructor whether a textbook or course packet is required.

Purchasing Textbooks and Reading Packets

Course textbooks and reading packets may be purchased at the UO Duck Store in Eugene. A credit card will be needed for orders over the phone or when requesting mail delivery. Search for a course’s required textbooks by using Book Hunt.

UO Duck Store Eugene Contact Information

In-person
895 E. 13th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401

Postal Address
P.O. Box 3176
Eugene, OR 97403

Course Texts: (541) 346-4331 ext. 220
Mail Order: (800) 352-1733
Toll Free: (888) 397-1467
Fax: (541) 346-4348

If you reside in Portland, textbooks may be ordered through the UO Duck Store. The UO Duck Store does not carry textbooks, although they can be ordered directly or transferred from the Eugene main UO Duck Store for pick up at the Portland Duck Store.

UO Portland Duck Store Contact Information

In-person
734 SW Second Avenue
Portland, OR 97204

Fax: (503) 725-8735
Phone: (503) 725-3057

Questions or problems can be directed to the course books manager, Bruce Lundy, at blundy@uoregon.edu.

UO Library System and E-Reserves

The UO Library System and the library’s Distance Education Services websites provide general access to academic journals, research databases, and interlibrary loan among many other services.

UO students, faculty, and staff who use the Computing Center's network services have full access to electronic resources offered by the library. Students, faculty and staff who use a non-UO Internet Service Provider (ISP) may find information on gaining access to the library's electronic resources by using the library's proxy server.

E-Reserves

Electronic Reserves (E-Reserves), offered by the UO Library System, provides access to electronic course materials 24 hours a day. Instructors may place text files, journal articles, book chapters, bibliographies, graphics, and class notes (all subject to copyright law) on E-Reserves. These pages are password protected to restrict access to enrolled students. Instructors will provide students with appropriate password information each term.