Once all copyright clearances have been obtained, the material is sent to Fast Copy. After it is copied it will be returned to Textbook Services and bound for distribution. A. Getting Desk Copies From Publishers 1. Requests for desk copies, sometimes called complimentary copies, should be sent or phoned in to the publisher. Written requests should list author, title, edition, course name and number, academic department, and they should be sent under the University letterhead.
Most publishers also accept phone requests for desk copies.
Most publishers have toll free numbers that may be used for this purpose. Phoned requests should include author, title, edition, course name and number, academic department, and the name of the University. Textbook Services may be able to help in providing publishers' addresses and phone numbers. Faculty and Staff members may check out textbooks for classes they are teaching if desk copies are not available from the publisher, or for use until their desk copies arrive. As the texts were purchased with student funds, texts checked out may not be considered complimentary copies and they must be returned as soon as a desk copy can be obtained from the publisher.