Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Google Alert - college textbooks

News8 new results for college textbooks
Georgia college students getting more textbook options to save money
Atlanta Journal Constitution
By Laura Diamond While complaining about college textbook prices is a rite of passage, new programs offered at some Georgia campuses are helping students ...
See all stories on this topic »
Off-campus bookstores may escape sales tax
Salt Lake Tribune
The exemption would be only for stores that have more than half of their sales revenue from college textbooks. It also would be only on textbooks, ...
See all stories on this topic »
Guest editorial: How to get your textbooks for less
The Clipper
The average college textbook cost $88.05 during 2007-2008 according to the Library and Book Trade Almanac 2010, and textbook prices have been rising faster ...
See all stories on this topic »
Psychology students to present on cheaper textbook alternatives at national ...
ScienceBlog.com (blog)
... their comparison of educational technology alternatives to purchasing college textbooks that can run into hundreds of dollars per academic quarter. ...
See all stories on this topic »
Response to The Ram's Bookstore Coverage
The Ram
14, 2008, set rules about the packaging and selling of college textbooks, as well as the responsibilities incumbent upon colleges and universities ...
See all stories on this topic »
History Dept. Closing in on E-Textbooks
The Saint
The high cost of textbooks for college courses is enough to make a person's mouth drop. In an effort to ease the burden, NGCSU's History Department is ...
See all stories on this topic »


Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Google Alert - rent textbook

News7 new results for rent textbook
Textbook rental saves money for UCD students
Daily Democrat
Students at UC Davis are saving hundreds of thousands of dollars -- $388000 in the fall quarter alone -- through a textbook rental program at the on-campus ...
See all stories on this topic »
USM bookstore begins textbook rental program
The Free Press of the University of Southern Maine
USM students have a new option in avoiding the high cost of textbooks — starting this semester, students can rent their textbooks through the USM bookstore ...
See all stories on this topic »

The Free Press of the University of Southern Maine
Bookstore evaluates textbook rental program, will determine availability in ...
The Pendulum
by Kassondra Cloos, February 1, 2011 It is still uncertain whether students will be able to rent textbooks through Elon this fall. Photo by Kate Riley. ...
See all stories on this topic »
Bookstore offers rentals to students
Oswegonian
However, students must commit to how long they plan on keeping the rental prior to receiving the textbook; rental extensions are available. ...
See all stories on this topic »
Textbook Rentals Offered for Spring Semester at Grossmont and Cuyamaca College ...
Patch
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District Governing Board and Barnes & Noble College Booksellers jointly decided to offer the textbook rental ...
See all stories on this topic »
Montana university bookstores, textbooks undergo revolution
Billings Gazette
Fran Bergum, bookstore manager at Rocky Mountain College, said students at Rocky have three options: buy or rent printed textbooks or purchase e-books. ...
See all stories on this topic »
TEXTBOOK TAILGATE: Alternatives to Traditional Textbooks
Seton Hall University News & Events
... to textbook options currently available to SHU faculty and students through the SHU Bookstore, such as eTexts (Café Scribe) and eDoptions (Rent-a-Text). ...
See all stories on this topic »


Google Alert - college textbooks

News8 new results for college textbooks
How to find Cheap textbooks for college Course
BlogHer (blog)
Should you be struggling with university expenses and want to save cash for your textbooks, then here are a few tips. Find cheap college books on several ...
See all stories on this topic »
Report: E-Book Sales to Quadruple, Top App Purchases
PC Magazine
In part, that's because the study's authors anticipate that students will turn to e-books to replace heavy college textbooks that can also be damaged. ...
See all stories on this topic »
You don't have to spend a fortune on textbooks
CanadaEast.com
Dear Heloise: I am a college student and know that buying textbooks can be very expensive! Just last semester, I spent almost $700 on books! ...
See all stories on this topic »
Why are textbook costs so high?
Billings Gazette
... said questions about the price of textbooks are outdated because the average cost of college texts has been flat or gone down in the past few years. ...
See all stories on this topic »
Revolving door keeps textbook costs high
The News-Press
Adrian Guarin, 17, a student at Island Coast High School in Cape Coral picks out an Advancing College Reading Skills textbook. ...
See all stories on this topic »


Tuesday, February 01, 2011

Google Alert - rent textbook

News9 new results for rent textbook
Renting textbooks – a cheaper option
Gateway
Renting textbooks is a new trend that is saving students money. Textbook rental company Chegg.com caters to 18.4 million students in the United States. ...
See all stories on this topic »
Bookstore debuts textbook rental service
The Brown Daily Herald
Following the lead of other universities — and responding to frequent requests from students — the Brown Bookstore has implemented a new textbook rental ...
See all stories on this topic »
Neebo.com gives away 100000 textbook rentals
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Neebo, a nationwide network of college bookstores, plans to give away 100000 textbook rentals, worth an estimated $6 million. The giveaway celebrates the ...
See all stories on this topic »
Rebelbooks now renting every book
UNLV The Rebel Yell
Every textbook in the store can be found for up to 55 percent off the "new" price. Textbook rental is easy and affordable. ...
See all stories on this topic »
'Berg Bookshop introduces textbook rentals
Muhlenberg Weekly
As the 'Berg Bookshop continually strives to be price competitive with the book seller competition, beginning this semester, it's offering textbook rentals. ...
See all stories on this topic »
Rent-A-Text arrives at Saint Mary's bookstore
Observer Online
Renting a textbook will result in a savings of over 50 percent as compared to the cost of a new textbook." Students who would like to rent books can either ...
See all stories on this topic »
University Bookstore uses rentals, e-books to lure students to on-campus buying
Daily 49er
A Chegg.com representative gives a walkthrough on the textbook rental machines located in the campus bookstore. The University Bookstore has implemented ...
See all stories on this topic »
E-Textbooks available at TU
Towerlight
"Digital books are a game changer for college students," Bassaleh said "The 'old school' options for course materials, including used and rental textbooks ...
See all stories on this topic »