New textbooks are often the most expensive option at the Bookstore, but in some cases, loose-leaf copies are available at a fraction of the cost. Loose-leaf textbooks are exactly what they sound like; the textbook is loose-leaf paper with three hole punches to put in a 3-ring binder. The Bookstore sells a variety of binders for you to choose from for your loose-leaf textbooks.

While loose-leaf textbooks are a great option that we love to keep in stock, they are not offered for all textbooks.

It is important to note that loose-leaf textbooks cannot be refunded if the shrink wrap has been removed. Additionally, the Bookstore cannot buy back loose-leaf textbooks at the end of the academic semester.

Used books cost about 25% less than their new counterparts. Oftentimes, these books are just as good as new, with the added bonus of already having the important parts of the book highlighted! Also, by purchasing used books, you'll reduce your environmental impact, both in paper and shipping waste. Look for the yellow "USED" sticker on a book's spine to see if used copies are available.

Used books are available as part of our Book Buyback Program. At the end of each semester, bring your books back to the Bookstore to receive up to 50% of the new book price, regardless of where you bought the book or whether you bought the book new or used.

Hundreds of e-book titles are available through the Bookstore website.   E-books are priced lower than the cost of a new print textbook and are easily accessible on any device you use.

Open Educational Resources are teaching, learning, and resource materials in any medium that reside in the public domain and have been released under an open license that permits access, use, repurposing, reuse, and redistribution by others with limited or no restrictions (Atkins, Brown, & Hammond, 2007)

OER are not just textbooks.  Examples include case studies, assignments, assessment tools, software, simulations, videos, workshops, and lab manuals.

Open textbooks have been funded, published, and licensed to be freely used, adapted, and distributed.  -Open Textbook Library

Like traditional textbooks, open textbooks are written by experts in the field and undergo a process of peer review and professional editing and development.  Unlike the traditional publishing model, publishers and authors of open textbooks are paid for their labor upfront by funding organizations or grants, instead of relying on sales to pay back their investment.

UD courses currently utilizing OER materials include Math 168, 169, and 218.

• Our refund policy is posted on the back of receipts.
• Relevant return dates and scholarship usage periods are also listed.
• Textbook Scholarship balance information can be viewed toward the bottom of the receipt.