The textbook is indicated required or optional at this time. Bookstore staff enters these requests in the textbook system for ordering. Lab books, workbooks, and books with new editions are excluded from this buyback list. Wholesalers confirm quantity of what books are in stock and will create a bin for shipment later. A want list is sent numerous times to obtain as many used copies as available.
Great care is taken to supply the correct quantity of textbooks for a specific course.
Unfortunately, the textbook business is very inexact. Shortages happen because of unexpected high class enrollment and course demand. The bookstore and faculty work together to fulfill demand. The bookstore acquires a wholesaler to provide this service. Bookstore only buys textbooks requested by a professor for a requested course.