Faculty & Staff - Bookstore Glossary
Prepared each semester listing all required/optional course materials available in store for student purchase.
Carried Over
Term used to denote course materials purchased in a previous semester required in an upcoming semester. These titles are not shown on booklist since they have been previously purchased by students. Faculty are encouraged to advise students on the first day of class to place a special order. All special orders are treated as "RUSH".
ISBNs
The International Standard Book Number is a 10 or 13-digit number unique to each book. Whenever you introduce new material, you must get a new ISBN to submit to the Course Materials Buyer. Faculty must submit the correct ISBN for the textbook or package they require - please contact your publisher to get the correct ISBN for your textbook or package.
Example of Course Packages:
0070939861 Marketing, Cdn. 6e by Crane TEXTBOOK ONLY
0070973369 Marketing, Cdn. 6e by Crane STUDY GUIDE ONLY
0070985251 Marketing, Cdn. 6e by Crane TEXT AND STUDY GUIDE PKG
0070747423 Marketing, Cdn. 6e by Crane TEXT WITH 5E CD-ROM
0070985278 Marketing, Cdn. 6e by Crane TEXT, CD-ROM & 05/06 MAGAZINE
NOTE: It is very important to get the specific ISBN for the package you require.
Kit
Any materials required by students, other than textbooks, for their specific courses.
Required/Optional
Faculty must advise whether materials are required or optional when submitting their course material request. This reference aids the bookstore in determining order quantities and the student in their decision to purchase.
Special Order
An order form filled out by students for course materials that are currently not in stock. Special orders are treated as "RUSH" and can be placed in store, by email or telephone.
Web Registration
Full-Time and Part-Time students must register for their programs/courses online. The booklist must be available to students at the time of student web registration and course materials available in store for purchase at this time, NOT the first day of class.
DSV - Digital Study Versions
DSVs are digital versions of course material content which can be downloaded or accessed by websites. They include terms such as MyLab, Lyryx, WileyPlus, Access Codes, iStudy, eBooks, eText.