The Follett family has been providing services for 126 years. According to Forbes magazine, Follett is the 143rd largest privately owned business. Students can save 25 percent when buying used books on the web site. If students choose to purchase their books online, they can buy their textbooks through their university. Students have the option to pick up their ordered books from their local bookstore or have them delivered.
Students also have the opportunity to buy additional material online, including clothing.
Ralph Wallace, manager of the PSU bookstore, said that the PSU bookstore will soon offer clothing online. Wallace also said that the bookstore will buy back any textbook. It's combining the best of both worlds. Ewert said that they encourage people to do both the in-store service, as well as the online service. Since most people are going to buy their books at the bookstore, it's like Worlds of Fun.