Textbook Ordering

Fall 2008 Statistics 603 individual textbook requisitions. 603 individual textbook requisitions. 13,305 Books checked in from July to August 18 th, the start of charging. 13,305 Books checked in from July to August 18 th, the start of charging. An additional 3,204 books checked in after the 18 th An additional 3,204 books checked in after the 18 th Total of 16,509 books Total of 16,509 books

Returns From May To Oct. $145,679.15

Textbook Adoption Form Hand them in on time. Hand them in on time. The sheer volume of orders and changes creates problems. The sheer volume of orders and changes creates problems. If you have not decided on a book by the deadline let us know why. If you have not decided on a book by the deadline let us know why. Complete the form completely. Complete the form completely. Missing information creates delays and holds up the entire order from a publisher. Missing information creates delays and holds up the entire order from a publisher. If supplies are required please list them on the form. If supplies are required please list them on the form. Research the book beforehand Research the book beforehand Edition changes occur regularly (sales rep or faculty center) Edition changes occur regularly (sales rep or faculty center) Books go out of print. Books go out of print.

Textbook Adoption Form Header Header Contains the department, course number, and the title of the course. Contains the department, course number, and the title of the course. Includes the lead instructor. Includes the lead instructor. Section numbers must be filled out, use extra forms if needed Section numbers must be filled out, use extra forms if needed Includes the return date to the Bookstore, admin assist may have an earlier date. Includes the return date to the Bookstore, admin assist may have an earlier date.

Textbook Adoption Form Fill out the questions about enrollment and edition changes. Fill out the questions about enrollment and edition changes. Please note whether the book is required, optional, or recommended. Please note whether the book is required, optional, or recommended. Includes a history of the previous book used. Includes a history of the previous book used. Please check these carefully and call if you have questions. Please check these carefully and call if you have questions.

Textbook Adoption Form Use the following area to list any additional books or supplies needed for the class. Use the following area to list any additional books or supplies needed for the class. Supplies and books are NOT ordered for classes unless they are listed. Supplies and books are NOT ordered for classes unless they are listed. Include all listed information. Include all listed information.

Textbook Adoption Form Finally, sign and date the form. Finally, sign and date the form.

Textbook Adoption Guidelines Written by the Textbook Committee subcommittee of the Quality Learning Student Council and the bookstore management. Written by the Textbook Committee subcommittee of the Quality Learning Student Council and the bookstore management. The guidelines are available from the SJC Employee Intranet under Academic Resources. The guidelines are available from the SJC Employee Intranet under Academic Resources. Look under documents and click on the Textbook Adoption Guidelines. Look under documents and click on the Textbook Adoption Guidelines. Also available on the bookstore link (near future) Also available on the bookstore link (near future) Most important tip – when adopting a book consider the 3 year adoption rule. Most important tip – when adopting a book consider the 3 year adoption rule.

Book Representatives They are sales people! They are looking out for the company. They are sales people! They are looking out for the company. Ordering bundles we keep customers in our store but our customers want used books. Ordering bundles we keep customers in our store but our customers want used books. Make sure if purchasing a bundle ALL of the components are available separately. Make sure if purchasing a bundle ALL of the components are available separately. If you aren’t going to use the extra parts in a bundle, don’t order it! If you aren’t going to use the extra parts in a bundle, don’t order it! Bundles make the components cheaper but create problems for used books. Bundles make the components cheaper but create problems for used books.

Bundles If bundles are ordered for a section, use all of the materials in it. If bundles are ordered for a section, use all of the materials in it. Students become frustrated during buyback when we can only buy back the book below the standard pricing. Students become frustrated during buyback when we can only buy back the book below the standard pricing. Students complain to us about not using all of the components. Students complain to us about not using all of the components. We cannot buy back the components in a bundle. We cannot buy back the components in a bundle.

Bundle Example Beginning and Intermediate Algebra with My Math Lab Beginning and Intermediate Algebra with My Math Lab Retail $ Retail $ Used Pricing Used Pricing Standard Pricing on book $ Standard Pricing on book $ My Math Lab $55.00 My Math Lab $55.00 Total of $ Total of $ Used book is $14.25 MORE than a new bundle. Used book is $14.25 MORE than a new bundle.

Price Adjustments for Used Book Since the used book is more than new we have to adjust to compensate for the cost of the access code. Since the used book is more than new we have to adjust to compensate for the cost of the access code. During buyback the $ bundle can now only be purchased from the student for $51. During buyback the $ bundle can now only be purchased from the student for $51. The total for the used bundle $ ($51 x markup + $55 access code). The total for the used bundle $ ($51 x markup + $55 access code).

Custom Books Take longer from the publisher as they are printed on demand. Take longer from the publisher as they are printed on demand. Some can take 4-6 weeks for printing. Some can take 4-6 weeks for printing. 10% Return privilege on custom orders. 10% Return privilege on custom orders. 100 books ordered means only 10 copies can be returned. 100 books ordered means only 10 copies can be returned. Reorders take extended periods of time. Reorders take extended periods of time. Since these are not available elsewhere, buyback is severely limited. Since these are not available elsewhere, buyback is severely limited.

Book Changes Students begin purchasing books as soon as they are available. Students begin purchasing books as soon as they are available. Avoid making changes to the required textbooks. Avoid making changes to the required textbooks. Students will open and use the bundle materials which makes them nonrefundable. Students will open and use the bundle materials which makes them nonrefundable. Check the books yourself. Check the books yourself. Come to the bookstore at least 1-2 weeks before classes start. Come to the bookstore at least 1-2 weeks before classes start. If the book is incorrect it gives us time to get it corrected. If the book is incorrect it gives us time to get it corrected. Checking the books on the shelf is the best way to know what your students will show up with. Checking the books on the shelf is the best way to know what your students will show up with.

Changes Continued Changing books the week of student charging is the worst possible time. Changing books the week of student charging is the worst possible time. Currently we run 4 registers with only 4 full time employees, there is no time to process these changes during student charging. Currently we run 4 registers with only 4 full time employees, there is no time to process these changes during student charging. Students are already purchasing these books and now must return the book and wait for the new one. Students are already purchasing these books and now must return the book and wait for the new one.

Effects of Book Change One book change creates a domino effect. One book change creates a domino effect. Booklist must be edited to reflect the changes. Booklist must be edited to reflect the changes. Booklist is online & in bookstore now has to be edited to give correct info Booklist is online & in bookstore now has to be edited to give correct info They must be reprinted averaging 100 pages. They must be reprinted averaging 100 pages. Business Office now has to edit student accounts who are 3 rd party Business Office now has to edit student accounts who are 3 rd party Old books must be pulled & returned. Old books must be pulled & returned. Requires new shelf tag. Requires new shelf tag. Shipping must be paid for new books & to return old ones. Shipping must be paid for new books & to return old ones. Purchase orders must be approved. Purchase orders must be approved. New books must be ordered and now put up. New books must be ordered and now put up. Creates a large delay for the student. Creates a large delay for the student.

Online Classes List these separately and include only the REQUIRED materials. List these separately and include only the REQUIRED materials. If an access code is needed, list this as well. If an access code is needed, list this as well. A majority of students place orders the week before classes start and expect the books there before classes start. A majority of students place orders the week before classes start and expect the books there before classes start.

Printed Materials Put these on the textbook adoption form even if you will be placing the order at copy services. Put these on the textbook adoption form even if you will be placing the order at copy services. Note if you will be placing the order yourself. Note if you will be placing the order yourself. Price lists and tags are generated from these Price lists and tags are generated from these Need to be in as early as possible preferably 2 weeks before classes start. Need to be in as early as possible preferably 2 weeks before classes start. Copy Services is busy during the first of the semester. Copy Services is busy during the first of the semester. Any revisions need to be completed as soon as possible. Any revisions need to be completed as soon as possible. Any unusable overstock (i.e. revisions made) will be charged to the corresponding school. Any unusable overstock (i.e. revisions made) will be charged to the corresponding school.

Returning Textbooks Before sending students to the bookstore, know the bookstore return policy. Before sending students to the bookstore, know the bookstore return policy. Certain dates are set forth and need to be followed. Certain dates are set forth and need to be followed. Textbooks that have writing, highlighting, or are not in new condition cannot be returned for a full refund. Textbooks that have writing, highlighting, or are not in new condition cannot be returned for a full refund. If in doubt, call the bookstore first If in doubt, call the bookstore first