Textbooks are an important tool in mathematics instruction.
Their role is critical to the instruction process for both students and faculty. In addition, textbooks are powerful representations of the curriculum and pedagogical practices of two-year college mathematics departments. Year Colleges has a history of interest in and concern about the quality of textbooks, their promotion, and sales. The purpose of this position paper is to provide a list of principles regarding undergraduate textbooks. Although some of the statements be- low may seem obvious, they are included to make the list comprehensive.