The BOOKSTORE Textbook Guide Spring 2014 1025 North Broadway ~ Milwaukee, WI 53202 (414) 277-7173 ~ Fax: (414) 277-2898 [email protected] ~ www.bookstore.msoe.edu We would like to extend our congratulations to you for your accomplishments that led to your admission to MSOE. We also want to thank you for choosing MSOE as an investment in yourself and your future. The MSOE Bookstore has been serving the MSOE Community for more than 100 years. We are proud of our length of service to faculty, staff and students and are pleased to welcome you as one of our newest members. We know that as you begin your college career at MSOE, you may have a lot of questions and many new experiences ahead of you. Therefore, we have created this guide to textbooks and the MSOE Bookstore. The MSOE Bookstore is here to help you succeed in your MSOE experience as a student, as member of our campus community, and in your future! Textbooks are available: Spring Term 2014: February 17, 2014 Fall Term 2014: August 8, 2014 Winter Term 2014: November 10, 2014 Bookslips are available: Spring Term 2014: February 24 – March 18, 2014 Fall Term 2014: August 25 – September 16, 2014 Winter Term 2014: November 17 – December 9, 2014 Last day to return textbooks: (with a MSOE Bookstore receipt) Spring Term 2014: March 18, 2014 Fall Term 2014: September 16, 2014 Winter Term 2014: December 9, 2014 Textbook rental return: (Last day to return in store rentals) Spring Term 2014: May 23, 2014 Fall Term 2014: November 21, 2014 Winter Term 2014: February 27, 2015 TEXTBOOK BUY BACK: Once you have completed your course and have decided not to keep your textbooks, students have an opportunity to RECYCLE your textbooks by participating in our used textbook buyback program. The MSOE Bookstore will buy back books daily from students. In addition, sell your books back anytime 24/7 on our website. Click on the Online Buyback tab on our home page of our website at www.bookstore.msoe.edu if you are interested in details how to sell your textbooks online. However, the best time to sell your textbooks is at the end of each term during finals week. Best time to sell your books: Spring Term 2014: May 19 - 23, 2014 Fall Term 2014: November 18 - 21, 2014 Winter Term 2015: February 24 – 27, 2015 With the concern of rising costs of textbooks, the MSOE Bookstore would like to answer frequently asked questions at http://www.bookstore.msoe.edu Click on the Textbook Tab and then select Book Buyback. For extended bookstore hours or buyback hours contact us at: (414) 277-7173 or [email protected] Things happen – your class schedule could change, which could change the course materials required. An MSOE Bookstore receipt is required (no exceptions) for all returns and exchanges at the MSOE Bookstore. Textbook Returns: New, used and rental text books (except non-returnable Custom Published Materials) may be returned for a full refund with a receipt during the designated return date posted. The last day to return books is approximately eight days after classes begin. The exact date to return textbooks will be posted both in and outside the bookstore and at the bottom of the sales receipt received at the time of purchase. Refunds will be issued the same way of purchase. All books purchased after the posted date are FINAL. Merchandise Returns: Merchandise must be returned or exchanged within four weeks from the date of purchase. Refunds will be issued the same way of purchase and must be returned in sellable condition. Hot Tip! Another reason to keep your receipt: You can claim the cost of textbooks as a deduction on your taxes! You have several options when selecting your course material at the MSOE Bookstore. You may purchase a new or used (when available) copy, buy a digital version of the text, or even rent a copy! How does one decide? Why should I purchase my textbooks? The end cost. Used textbooks are 25% or more less than a new text. At the end of the term you decide to sell it back, you could get up to 50% back on the cost of a new text. To build a personal library. You have to return rental texts and many digital textbooks expire. Not worry about returning a rental text. Why should I rent my textbooks? Your budgeting concerns are immediate and you would prefer to pay less now rather than later. When should I not rent my textbooks? Being a quarter school, you may use a text more than one term. It may be in your best interest to purchase the text. Why should I choose a digital textbook? Personal preference for easy access through your laptop or to lessen your load in your backpack. SAVE TIME: Students can reserve their textbooks on our website. Let us find your books and have them ready for you to pick up when you come to campus. That can save you time in line when everyone is selecting their texts. If you prefer, you can purchase your texts and pick them up in the store, or have us ship them to you for a fee. SAVE MONEY: By reserving your textbooks, students are able to select used textbooks. We will hold all reservations until 6pm of the second day of classes at the start of each term. If you come in on the first day of class to purchase your books, a used text may not be available. ADDITIONAL TIME & MONEY SAVING OPPORTUNITIES: The MSOE Bookstore provides a price comparison option on the majority of our textbooks listed on our course list. Please view the YouTube video on our slide show on our website home page or at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe4ZNFmYiB0 Students can shop, reserve or purchase their textbooks on our website beginning February 17, 2014 at www.bookstore.msoe.edu To get started, follow these easy steps: Have access to your schedule Click on HOME/LOG IN (New users need to create an account) Click on the TEXTBOOKS tab Select Spring Term Select Department Select Course and Section Click on ADD COURSE on bottom left. Click on GET COURSE MATERIALS on bottom right. Continue Check Out Process or Print Book List on bottom right If you have any questions, please contact us at: (414) 277-7173 or [email protected] Why should I purchase my textbooks at the MSOE Bookstore? We know you have a lot of choices when shopping for your books. Someone might have told you the campus bookstore is never the best deal. We ask that you check us out. You will find that we are very competitive with other sources. We are committed to you as a member of the MSOE Community and want you to have the correct tools for the best deal. Please consider the following if you find a price out there that seems much better than the MSOE Bookstore: Does this have all the items my professor requires? Is this book the same edition? Is this book an international version of the book? If so, International copies cannot be bought back at most buybacks. Will this book arrive before my first assignment is due? If it doesn’t will my professor give me an extension? Will I be able to return this book if it’s the wrong one, or I drop the class? BUYER BEWARE: We encourage MSOE students to purchase texts from each other, and the Raider Trader on our website is a great way to do that. Check out the Raider Trader under the Textbook tab or at http://www.bookstore.msoe.edu/SiteText.aspx?id=15605 However, always verify that the textbook is the correct book and edition since both could change from term to term. OUT OF STOCK: The MSOE Bookstore is dedicated to ordering the correct textbook and accurate quantities for each class. However, students do change their schedules, which changes the quantities needed. If we are out of stock, we place special orders for students that usually arrive within a few days at no additional charge. Stop in the bookstore office; we will have you fill out a form and you will be contacted when the book is ready to be picked up. The MSOE Bookstore is here to assist you in your academic goals. The easiest way to do that is to let us fulfill your textbook needs and ensure you have all the right materials! BEST WISHES AS YOU BEGIN OR CONTINUE YOUR MSOE JOURNEY! Contact Us: (414) 277-7173 or [email protected]
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