1. INTRODUCTION TO COURSE MATERIALS

3. OUR ROLE

4. Selling
Books
Since 1896
 In 1896, the Co-op bookstore occupied a narrow space tucked under a stairwell in the old Main Building.

5. Owned by Students, Faculty, and Staff
The Co-op is owned by the students, faculty, and staff of the University of Texas at Austin.

6. of UT Textbook Information
Official Aggregator
of UT Textbook Information

8. TEXTBOOKS 101: FOR STUDENTS
4PM TUESDAY
10AM WEDNESDAY
AT THE CO-OP

9. YOU HAVE OPTIONS!

10. Co-op In-store + Online
WHERE TO GET BOOKS
Co-op In-store + Online
Online Marketplaces

11. In Depth Look: Purchasing Options
Printed Textbooks
eTextbooks
Buy New ✓
Rent New
Buy Used
Rent Used

12. In Depth Look: Buying Printed Books
New Books
Used Books
Cost
More Expensive
Can sell it back at the end of the semester
25% less expensive than new books
Condition
Mint
Can have highlights and marks
Supplemental Material
Access codes: Adaptive Learning tools that includes homework, online quizzes, and/or multimedia assignments
Will have all required supplements
Not guaranteed to have all required supplements
Supply
Readily available
Generally in shorter supply

13. In Depth Look: Rentals
Approximately 45% of the titles are available to rent
Big upfront savings: 15% to 65% off new price
Available to rent for the Semester
Students can highlight and write in them
Credit or debit card required to secure transaction
If not returned by due date, you will be charged the difference between rental and selling price plus Late Fees

14. In Depth Look: eBooks
All titles with an eBook alternate may be purchased on our website
eBooks are device agnostic
An average savings of roughly 50% of the new book price
Most titles have a limited access period (just like renting a physical copy)

15. HOW & WHERE TO BUY

16. In-store Log into your schedule page on UT Direct
Print Your Booklist
Log into your schedule page on UT Direct
We have computers and printers for you to print your list!
Find Your Books
Alphabetized by author
You choose the copy you want
Knowledgeable staff can help!
Checkout
All major Credit Cards accepted
We accept Bevo Bucks!
Financial aid is paid out to student

17. Online From UT Direct, click “Look Up Textbooks & Compare Prices”
Select Your Books
New, used, and online marketplace and rental options available
Checkout
Pick them up in store or have them shipped to you!

19. All course materials will load here

21. How much is this going to cost?

22. *Source: On Campus Research Student Watch™ 2015/16

23. $2,486 UT Finance estimated Misc. Expenses per semester:
Including Books + Supplies, Transportation, and all Personal Expenses.

24. SELLING BACK YOUR BOOKS

25. Sell Your Books Back Year Round
The best time to sell books back is at the end of the semester, during finals, when textbook adoptions have been submitted.

26. We Offer Up To 50% of New Retail Price
The best time to sell books back is at the end of the semester, during finals, when textbook adoptions have been submitted.

27. More info at bit.ly/BestBuybacks
The best time to sell books back is at the end of the semester, during finals, when textbook adoptions have been submitted.