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Finding Low-Cost and Zero-Cost Textbooks

Nevada State students can use the Student Center to locate courses with Low-Cost (under $40) or Zero-Cost (free) textbooks during registration. Follow the steps below to find these sections. 

Search for Low-Cost and Zero-Cost Course Sections 

To search for low-cost and zero-cost textbook course sections, follow these steps: 

  1. Go to my.nevadastate.edu.
  2. Log in with your NSHE ID and password when prompted.
  3. Select “Class Search” from the top-right section of the homepage.
Screenshot with a “Class Search” icon from the homepage of my.nevadastate.edu

Image: Screenshot with a “Class Search” icon from the homepage of my.nevadastate.edu

  1. Enter Subject, Course Number, or any other search criteria
  2. Open the “Course Attribute” drop-down menu located at the bottom of the search
  3. Select either Low-Cost or Zero-Cost from the drop-down menu and run your search
Screenshot with an arrow that points to the “Course Attributes” facet in the Schedule of Classes

Image: Screenshot with an arrow that points to the “Course Attributes” facet in the Schedule of Classes 

Low-Cost and Zero-Cost Course Designations 

Sections designated as zero-cost display “ZCB” in the “Books” column, while low-cost sections display “LCB” in the same column. 

Screenshot with an example of ZCB (zero-cost book) and LCB (low-cost book) course sections in the search results from the Schedule of Classes.

Image: Screenshot with an example of ZCB (zero-cost book) and LCB (low-cost book) course sections in the search results from the Schedule of Classes. 

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Scheduled Maintenance - Sunday, October 4th 12am-2am

The Library Search will be undergoing routine scheduled maintenance this Sunday, October 4th from 12am to 2am. During that time the system may be unavailable for use. We apologize for any inconvenience.