Policy Manual

Bookstore, Textbook Services

Bookstore, Textbook Services

Faculty members should submit all textbook requests through AIP via the web (https://sso.bncollege.com/bes-sp/bessso/saml/gcsuedu/aip/logon). If a faculty member agrees to assume teaching a course which was previously assigned to someone else for that term, the faculty member will also agree to use the textbooks which were previously ordered for that course. Adoptions do not extend beyond the term for which they are submitted; each semester an adoption should be submitted.  If a text is not required, please submit an adoption selecting no text required. The bookstore begins returning unsold overstock of textbooks during the fifth week of each semester. Students should be encouraged to make their purchases before those times.

The bookstore should be notified immediately if a class size is increased or a section added. These changes are the most common reason for the bookstore not being able to supply a particular text. Prompt communication of out-of-stock situations speed the reorder of texts for students.

The printing or duplicating of materials for classes must be initiated well in advance. The bookstore provides faculty with complete copyright clearance and custom publishing service. The bookstore will finance printing of such materials if prior arrangements are made with the bookstore. The bookstore will handle all sales since it is equipped to collect cash, pay sales tax and account for sales.

A notification will be sent to the instructor if the book ordered is temporarily out of stock, out of print, or if for any other reason the book cannot be obtained or will be delayed. The instructor should immediately contact the bookstore whether he or she wishes to use the books when they arrive, cancel the order, or prefers to choose another text.