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Policy 502
Policy 502
== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
 
The University Bookstore is operated according to guidelines set up by University officials and the requirements of Article 3 of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes of North Carolina.
The Appalachian State University Bookstore provides the University community with items necessary to meet its educational needs as well as items to enhance campus life. The University Bookstore is operated according to guidelines set up by University officials and the requirements of Article 3 of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes of North Carolina . The University Bookstore offers a wide variety of merchandise and services to the students of Appalachian and their families, as well as faculty and staff.


== Scope ==
== Scope ==
 
This policy applies to all persons who work with or purchase from the University Bookstore.


== Definitions  ==
== Definitions  ==
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== Policy and Procedure Statements  ==
== Policy and Procedure Statements  ==


=== Auxiliary Services ===
=== Pricing and Profits ===
The University Bookstore is a part of Auxiliary Services and is administratively one of the responsibilities of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Auxiliary Services who reports to the Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs.
The Bookstore pricing policy is in accordance with the National Association of College Stores. The profits from the Bookstore are used to fund student loans and scholarships.


=== Pricing ===
=== Course Materials ===
The Bookstore pricing policy is in accordance with the National Association of College Stores. The profits from the Bookstore are used to fund student loans and scholarships.
'''Undergraduate and Graduate Textbooks'''<br />
The University Bookstore provides a rental system to undergraduate and graduate students for textbooks and course materials that are provided through a publisher. Different rates apply to full-time vs. part-time student rentals.


=== Departments ===
'''State Employees'''<br />
The store has four departments to serve the needs of the campus. They are: Textbooks, Merchandise, Paperbacks, and Sporting Goods.
Full-time State employees taking a tuition-free course are entitled to participate in the textbook rental system.


=== Payment of Goods ===
=== Physical Textbook Rentals ===
The Bookstore accepts cash, checks, MasterCard?, Visa or the purchase may be placed on Accounts Receivable if the purchase is charged to a University budget code. (See Bookstore Procedure 1 ) Faculty, staff and students also have the option to use their Appalachian Express account.


=== Check Cashing Policy ===
'''Length and frequency of use for physical textbooks placed on rental'''<br />
The Bookstore accepts personal checks from students, faculty, and staff which are made payable to the University Bookstore or Appalachian State University Bookstore. The check must be accompanied by a student I.D. card, a faculty or staff I.D. card, or a valid driver's license. All checks must include local address, University P.O. Box number when applicable, student, faculty or staff I.D. number or Social Security number. Checks will be cashed up to $25.00 over the amount of the purchase, although a purchase is not required.
Rental books, not including digital course material, must be used for at least two consecutive years. The same book must be used four times in the two-year period if the course is taught both fall and spring. It must be used two times in the two-year period if the course is taught only once per year. When books are placed on rental, this constitutes an agreement with students and the Bookstore that, barring unforeseen circumstances, the book will be used each semester the course is taught for at least the two-year rental cycle.


=== Location ===
'''Books Must be Returned'''<br />
The Bookstore is located at 210 College Street and is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The store is also open on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 during the spring and fall semesters. The Bookstore is closed on Saturday during the summer. The Bookstore observes the same holiday schedule as the University. For a current closing schedule please refer to the Auxiliary Services calendar. The telephone number for the Bookstore is 262-3070.
All rental physical textbooks from the previous semester must be returned within the times specified by the Bookstore. Students may not keep rental books beyond the prescribed times except with prior approval and knowledge of the Bookstore management.


=== Organizational Chart ===
=== Format of Course Materials ===
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Faculty must communicate with the University Bookstore regarding requests for course books and materials. The University Bookstore has the ultimate authority in deciding whether to offer hard-copy textbooks and materials or electronic textbooks and materials to students. In the event course materials are electronic, a free copy will not be provided to faculty.
!colspan="6"| Bookstore
|-
!colspan="6"|Vice Chancellor Business Affairs
|-
!colspan="6"|Office Assistant
|-
|Book Division Manager
|Business Manager
|Merchandse Division Manager
|-
|Processing Assistant
|Accounting Technician
|Computer Department Manager
|-
|Sales Manager
|Accounting Clerk IV
|Micro Computer Consultant
|-
|Sales Clerk II
|Stock Supervisor
|Sales Clerk II
|-
|Temporaries
|Housekeeper
|Sales Clerk I
|}


== Additional References ==
== Additional References ==
[https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/ByChapter/Chapter_143.html N.C. General Statute 143]


== Authority ==
== Authority ==
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== Contact Information ==
== Contact Information ==
University Bookstore - 828-262-3070 - [https://bookstore.appstate.edu/ Bookstore]


 
== Original Effective Date ==
== Effective Date ==
November 22, 2021


== Revision Dates ==
== Revision Dates ==
May 16, 2023
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Latest revision as of 17:34, 16 May 2023

Policy 502

Introduction

The University Bookstore is operated according to guidelines set up by University officials and the requirements of Article 3 of Chapter 143 of the General Statutes of North Carolina.

Scope

This policy applies to all persons who work with or purchase from the University Bookstore.

Definitions

Policy and Procedure Statements

Pricing and Profits

The Bookstore pricing policy is in accordance with the National Association of College Stores. The profits from the Bookstore are used to fund student loans and scholarships.

Course Materials

Undergraduate and Graduate Textbooks
The University Bookstore provides a rental system to undergraduate and graduate students for textbooks and course materials that are provided through a publisher. Different rates apply to full-time vs. part-time student rentals.

State Employees
Full-time State employees taking a tuition-free course are entitled to participate in the textbook rental system.

Physical Textbook Rentals

Length and frequency of use for physical textbooks placed on rental
Rental books, not including digital course material, must be used for at least two consecutive years. The same book must be used four times in the two-year period if the course is taught both fall and spring. It must be used two times in the two-year period if the course is taught only once per year. When books are placed on rental, this constitutes an agreement with students and the Bookstore that, barring unforeseen circumstances, the book will be used each semester the course is taught for at least the two-year rental cycle.

Books Must be Returned
All rental physical textbooks from the previous semester must be returned within the times specified by the Bookstore. Students may not keep rental books beyond the prescribed times except with prior approval and knowledge of the Bookstore management.

Format of Course Materials

Faculty must communicate with the University Bookstore regarding requests for course books and materials. The University Bookstore has the ultimate authority in deciding whether to offer hard-copy textbooks and materials or electronic textbooks and materials to students. In the event course materials are electronic, a free copy will not be provided to faculty.

Additional References

N.C. General Statute 143

Authority

Contact Information

University Bookstore - 828-262-3070 - Bookstore

Original Effective Date

November 22, 2021

Revision Dates

May 16, 2023

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