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August 16, 2012
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Agenda University of Florida Bookstores Mission Statement Industry Trends in Higher Education More Markets Changing Students Blend in Formats Vital Operations Open seven days a week Centrally located on campus Higher Education Opportunity Act Vision Vital destination yesterday, today, and tomorrow
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The University of Florida Bookstores Mission Statement: Delivering the right products and services, at the right time & quantity, through superior service – creating the premiere retail resource to students, campus, and community
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Higher Education Today - Trends Course Materials Online Shopping Electronic Mobility New – Used – Rental - Digital Shipping OR In-Store Pick-Up Clickers – Access Codes
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Trends – The Changing Customer Digital Content Academic Bookstore partners with publishers and authors on copyright protection. Device Proliferation Smart phones – iPads – Notebooks – Laptops – Digital Readers Mobile Commerce Distance Learning is going international. Rise of the App
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Blend in Formats Physical inventory Local Physical Infrastructure (Stores) Brick/Click Fulfillment Freight/Returns Digital inventory Central Digital Infrastructure Click/Brick Fulfillment Digital Content Acquisition No Freight/Returns Platform for transactions; access to or delivery of digital content; networking New 68% Used 30% Digital/Other “e” 2% Digital/Other “e” 60% New 25% Used 15% 20102015+ Rental Rental is a transitional pricing model as digital evolves from a price option to being fully integrated into curriculum
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Course Material Requirements Higher Education Opportunity Act Course Materials & Textbook Rentals
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The University of Florida Bookstores Vital Operation The UF Bookstores are a welcoming entity 357 days a year on the University of Florida Campus. The UF Bookstores are convenient for students, faculty, staff, alumni, prospective students, fans and other campus guests. The UF Bookstores are committed to continue to be the one- stop-shop for all the academic needs for students and faculty.
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The source and solution for academic requirements to faculty and students Cutting edge clothing & gifts Total integration of computer hardware and software The Vitality Continues
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The Vision Continuing to be a vital campus destination for students, faculty, staff, and visitors Your UF Bookstores
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