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COLLEGE BOOK BUYING
GUIDE
TIPS AND
TRICKS TO
SAVE MONEY
WHEN BUYING
BOOKS
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Table of
Contents!
Do I really need to
Introduction buy the book?
An in-depth guide on how to A series of Yes/No questions
save money while buying books to decide if you need the
in college. books.
Book Buying
Book Formats Resources
Different ways to access Next steps to buying the
material. book.
Introduction Buying books for college courses can be extremely expensive. On top of tuition, meal plans, and housing, textbooks are an additional fee that we encounter. In this guide, we provide you with the tips and tricks to book buying and how to save money while doing so!
“Today a reader.
Tomorrow a leader.”
—Margaret Fuller
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Book Formats
● PDF Versions
● Looseleaf
● Hardcover
● Paperback
● E-Book
● Audiobook
You can access your books in
many different formats. Which
one is the best option for you?
Do you
Exam
actually need conte
nt
the book?
Email the
Attendance professor first
Are you positive you want Is the textbook
to stay in the class? recommended or required?
Ask your peers Review the syllabus
Did previous students Are there any books on
actually use the book? the updated syllabus?
How to
What is a syllabus? effectively use
the syllabus:
A syllabus is an outline of the
course. It usually includes your - Save your
assignments, your course calendar professor’s
and your professor’s contact contact
information
information. - Highlight all due
dates
- Take note of any
required texts
The profe
ssor may - Work ahead so
give you
a syllabu you can ask
on the fi s
rst day o questions
class. Th f
is is
usually t beforehand
he most
up-to-dat
e
syllabus.
You need the Check the library
book! What are Your campus library has
your first steps? thousands of books
available to you.
E-reserves
Turns ou Your professor may put
t
absolute you
ly need copies of the readings
this boo
k. How
can we g on e-reserve.
et the
book wit
ho
breaking ut
bank?
the Ask around
A previous student may
let you borrow the book.
Just ask!
You need to buy Buy used books
the book! What Used books may already
are your options? have writing in them, but
they are cheaper.
Buy an E-Book
As a digital copy,
Turns ou E-books are cheaper.
t
actually you
n
buy this eed to
book.
Let’s sa
ve some
money! Rent
You won’t have to spend
the full amount since
you’re returning the book.Purchasing in
Perspective
Rent E-Books Used
Going for a
cheaper version of You don’t
need to
the books you may Pros store it at Sustainable Cheap
need are the end of
the term
definitely more
cost effective, You may not
It may be
difficult The quality
but they come with Cons
be able to
write in
to read on may not be
some cons. the book
a screen
for some
the bestEmailing Professors 101
Use a respectful Use an appropriate
Use a clear subject Be detailed and
greeting salutation
line clear
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
Ex: John Doe - Ex: Dr. / Professor Professors are busy Ex: Sincerely, Best,
Question About people. Get to the Thank You
Rough Draft pointSample Email Subject Line: Jessica Smith - Question About Rough Draft Dear Professor Eldred, I reviewed the syllabus and it said that our rough draft was due tomorrow, but in class you said you were offering an extension. May you please remind me of the new deadline? Thank you. Best, Jessica Smith
Book Buying
Resources ● Amazon.com
● Thriftbooks.com
● CourseSmart
● Open Textbook Library
● OpenSTAX
● Chegg
Use this There are so many more
list
to find websites. This is just a simple
online
resource
s with starting place.
free or
cheaper
textbook
s.Things to keep in mind!
Your professor
GUIDE Book Money could be the
Meetings author Sharing is caring
GUIDE students can earn If your professor is the author of Talk to your fellow classmates
$300 towards 1st and 2nd the book, ask if they have an about sharing the book. You can
semester books. Talk to your extra copy. If not, you may have save money and have access to
counselor about this option. to settle with buying the book the book. On the downside,
only at the school’s bookstore. you’ll have to create a book
sharing schedule.
Consider an older Avoid the
edition ISBN comparisons bookstore!
Chances are the material is Use the ISBN of your The bookstore tends to
the same and this version is textbook to compare prices overcharge due to
cheaper. online. convenience.Things to keep in mind
(cont.)
Email Subject Line Renting a book
You could be charged additional
Professors teach many
costs if you return a rented book
classes. It could be helpful to
late. Please keep this in mind if
add your course number to
this is the path you choose to
the subject line of your
take.
email.
Access codes
Reading style
Some classes may require
Learn what your reading style
access codes. If that is the case,
is. If you need paper, maybe
you have no choice but to
a digital copy is not for you.
purchase the book with the
Keep this in mind when
access code because they are
shopping for books.
not reusable between students.Good Luck!
Do you have any
questions?
smithj@vsac.org
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