In Denmark, at least at the uni where I went in the 1990s, courses would use certain books which we were expected to purchase. Also, the university offered acce

In Denmark, at least at the uni where I went in the 1990s, courses would use certain books which we were expected to purchase. Also, the university offered access to photocopiers at reasonable rates. Using photocopied books was not officially encouraged, for obvious reasons, but I don't think anyone ever got into trouble on that account. Personally I bought my books.