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Get Your Books

The Walsh University Bookstore is located in the David Campus Center and online.

Find Out What You Need
Order online
Rent Textbooks
Includes used and eTextbooks
eTextbooks
Digital, downloadable, convenient
Textbooks on reserve in the library

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eTextbook FAQs

An eTextbook is a digital, downloadable version of a physical textbook.

Works on PC or MAC
Read your eTextbook on up to 2 computers
Look and layout are identical to an actual textbook
Highlight, annotate and take notes directly in the book
Organize books and class materials
Find words, terms, phrases with keyword search

More information and technical help

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Resources

Digital Textbooks
Blog about digital textbook options in higher education and how to make them work
Khan Academy
Not a textbook, but great if you need something explained
No Shelf Required
All about eBooks

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Textbook Options

There are lots of options now that help you balance your budget AND your textbook needs. This guide can help you navigate your choices and whether you should rent, buy, go online, or borrow from the library.

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Controling Costs

Shop around, but understand the return policies before purchasing textbooks and keep sales receipts. Make sure the textbook will arrive on time.

Are you purchasing the correct "version" of the textbook. Check ISBN's. Do you need the software that comes with it? If you buy online, can you return it without paying shipping? Can you get a refund on the shipping charges you already paid?

Buy used textbooks if possible.

Check if your textbook is available through the Walsh University Bookstore textbook rental program.

Check the Ohio Textbook HQ for digital textbook information.

Check the library textbooks on reserve.

Check OhioLINK - this works for older editions of books, but currently used editions may not be available for request from other institutions.

Considering sharing? Make sure you won't be needing the textbook for homework assignments at the same time.

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Nook

FREE eTextbook application for PC and Mac

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Other Options

Note that some of these vendors may have specific platforms and technology requirements for accessing their products. Make sure you know what you are getting and what you need to do to make it work with your device(s).

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