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BOOK ORDERS: WHY THEY ARE NEEDED MONTHS IN ADVANCE
Our goal is to make sure that textbooks are on the shelves on time and in the right
quantities. To achieve that goal we undertake a time-consuming research and
procurement process. The earlier we have complete information available, the better
our chances of meeting our goal.
We try to always provide a mix of both new and used textbooks, and upon receiving your
request for textbook(s), we contact several sources of supply to find copies of your
title(s). We do this for each title you request and for thousands of other requested
titles. We contact publishers and distributors to obtain new textbooks and purchase
used textbooks from students and used book wholesalers.
We provide used books as a service for budget conscious students. The opportunity
to sell back used textbooks they do not want to hold for future reference helps them
financially, as does access to used texts. This student buyback process requires a
great deal of advance preparation by our staff.
The new editions of standard texts and new titles that you request are sourced directly
from publishers. Since publishers do not keep large inventories, titles can be out
of stock — and it may be a while before they are reprinted. An adequate lead
time increases the chances that out o stock titles, delivery problems and other delays
will not prevent us from having your books on the shelves before classes begin.
Advance notice is especially important for foreign books, which frequently take longer to
arrive.
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