Chapter 16. Merchandise Group
Section 16.1. Campus Store

16.1.4. Departmental Desk Copies

General Information

Desk copies of books are generally available from publishers at no charge. However, occasionally departments will not receive a requested desk copy prior to the start of the semester. In this case, the Campus Store will loan the department a book for use by the instructor. Loaned books are to be returned in an unmarked and saleable condition, or replaced within 30 days of the requisition date. Departments not returning or replacing the borrowed book within the time limit, or if the book is marked and in a nonsaleable condition, will be interaccount billed the current selling price (no tax).

Procedure

To receive a desk copy do the following:

1. Have the appropriate number of desk copies ordered when the selected book is ordered for class use. The liaison will place the request with the publisher.



2. If the desk copy has not arrived in time for the beginning of classes, submit a Textbook/Supply Requisition to the Campus Store for the loan of a book to be used as a desk copy.


NOTE: Refer to section 16.1.1. Textbook Requisitions for instructions how to submit a requisition.


3. Return the unmarked and saleable-conditioned, borrowed book, or its replacement, to the Campus Store as soon as the desk copy is received from the publisher.