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Barnes and Noble Bookstore

New Departmental Barnes & Noble Purchase Policy

To facilitate easier transaction coding and to improve financial controls, the controller’s office has asked Barnes & Noble to discontinue having open departmental accounts at the University bookstore, according to Eric Barger, controller. Department purchases should instead be made with a University-issued P-card. The business purpose of purchases should be documented in the P-card reconciliation.  Barnes & Noble will still provide the usual faculty/staff discounts on qualifying purchases.

 

Summer and Fall Book Orders Due March 29

Summer and fall book orders are due by Thursday, March 29, according to Erin Cave, bookstore. Orders can be placed via the web at www.uportland.bncollege.com and select “Faculty Resources.” They can also be emailed to cave@up.edu. To make the process even easier, just say “Same as Last Year!” Orders can also be phoned in at x7125. Questions? Please contact Cave at x7125.

Summer and Fall Book Orders Due March 31

Summer and fall book orders are due by Friday, March 31st, according to Eric Cave, bookstore. Orders can be placed via the web at www.uportland.bncollege.com and select “Faculty Resources.” They can also be emailed to cave@up.edu. To make the process even easier, just say “Same as Last Year!” Orders can also be phoned in at x7125. Questions? Please contact Cave at x7125.

Bookstore Closure, July 3

sorry_we_are_closed-300x300The bookstore will be closed on Thursday, July 3 for annual maintenance, according to manager Erin Bright. Those who need to make a department charge on that day are asked to please call the bookstore at 7125. A staff member should be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Staffing will be subject to change, so please call first. For more information contact Bright at 7125 or bright@up.edu.

Submit Book Orders, Help Students Save $$

booksSummer and fall book orders are due by Monday, March 31, and submitting book orders now helps the Barnes & Noble bookstore keep costs down for students, according to bookstore manager Erin Bright.

Book rentals are one way students can save. UP’s rental program grows each semester; in the current semester, students rented almost 4,300 books, saving an average of 50 percent off the price of a new book, with many books at an 80 percent discount. Over 80 percent of textbooks are available to rent.

Used book are another way for students to save money. The more time bookstore personnel have to find used books, the more copies they will be able to stock for students. UP Bookstore competes for used books everyday with bookstores across the country. With variable pricing on rental books, students save even more by renting a used book. Placing faculty book orders early will also enable Barnes & Noble to buy back textbooks from students. If the book is being used again in the fall semester, students can receive 50 percent back in cash for that book.

How to place book orders:

  • Website (www.uportland.bkstore.com), go to Faculty Services to fill out the online form.
  • E-mail (bksuportland@bncollege.com) – please provide complete information on the books and course.
  • Telephone (x7125—please ask for Erin Bright or Mark Heinowski)
  • Book order forms are available through department assistants or the bookstore.

For questions or assistance contact Bright at 7125 or bright@up.edu. She can take care of book ordering for you if you would like—no special forms or online links.

Holiday Bookstore Hours

booksThe UP Bookstore will operate on reduced hours during the week after final exams, according manager Erin Bright, manager. The bookstore will be open Monday, December 16 to Friday, Decem­ber 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed on Saturday, December 21. They will also be open on Monday, December 23 and Tuesday, December 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The bookstore will be closed Wednesday, December 25, and will reopen on Thursday, January 2, at 9 a.m. For more information contact Bright at bright@up.edu.

Faculty and Staff Day, Dec. 4

sweatshirtWednesday, December 4 is Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day at the Barnes and Noble bookstore, according to Erin Bright, manager. Book­store staff would like to say thank you to faculty and staff for their hard work and support by inviting them to enjoy an additional 10 percent on top of the regular faculty/staff discount of 20 percent on most items. Just present faculty/staff ID to booksellers, and thank you!