Where to get AUT textbooks
Need textbooks for your AUT courses? Your course outlines in Canvas show what's required and recommended. Here's where to get textbooks – borrow from the library, buy new or go second-hand.
How to find AUT textbooks
Check the AUT library first
Before you buy any textbooks, check Te Mātāpuna Library and Learning Services. Many textbooks are free to borrow and there's a huge range of eBooks. Search the AUT library catalogue.
Look for second-hand textbooks
Find cheaper second-hand textbooks from other students on:
Make sure you've got the right edition before you buy.
Buy AUT-specific course materials
PinkLime (AUT's print shop) sells workbooks and course books produced by AUT for specific courses. Find them on Level 3 of the City Campus Library (WA Building).
Order AUT textbooks through Campus Books
Campus Books is AUT's official textbook retailer. Search by course code, title or ISBN on the Campus Books website.
How to buy from Campus Books:
- Order online from Campus Books
- Home delivery: Campus Books delivers to your home address
- Click and collect: Campus Books will bring your order to AUT. You need to choose the University of Auckland option
- Pick up from the AUT Shop on the City Campus (WH building)
- You'll get a notification when your order arrives
- Want it at the AUT North or South Campus instead? Email autshop@aut.ac.nz when you get your notification – we'll send your books to Kōkihi Café (North Campus) or KaiFé (South Campus)
What happened to the AUT Ubiq textbook store?
Ubiq bookstore has closed. Campus Books is now the official textbook supplier for AUT, with home delivery, and click and collect options for all campuses. AUT doesn’t have a physical textbook shop on campus.
What textbooks do I need for my AUT courses?
Log into Canvas and open your course outline – all your required and recommended textbooks and materials are listed there. This tells you what's essential before classes start.