How do I find out what books I need, including the publisher and the ISBN?
| In accordance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and in conjunction with Follett, Ivy Tech's class schedule search now includes the following textbook information:
For some courses, the textbook page will display �To Be Determined.� This would be used in situations when a textbook adoption has not been submitted for a particular course. Where to find book information:
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| Title IV (Pell Grant)
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Does the bookstore offer used textbooks?
| Yes, the bookstore offers many used textbooks. Buying used books can save you as much as 25% or more. Used books are well worth the money, which is why they are in high demand. Be sure to shop early, when the stock of used books is largest, so you can save the most money. It's important to note that not all NEW textbooks are sold or shipped wrapped in plastic. Used Books will be identified with a USED textbook sticker. |
I'm a TAA student. Why will the bookstore not allow me to order my books?
| There is a policy in place which does not allow TAA students to charge books until 1 week before classes start. This also means that TAA students must wait until 1 week before classes start to order any books they will need from their regional book store or from Follett's online. Please contact your regional business/bursar office for additional assistance with this Ivy Tech policy. |
| You should order the book from the online bookstore as the bookstores may not have the correct book for your online course. If the same book is being used in the online course and face-to-face class on your campus, you may purchase from the bookstore or the online store. |
How do I purchase my books for my online class?
| Books for all online classes can be purchased at the Follett online bookstore. |
Can I purchase books online for my traditional classes? If yes, how?
| Books for traditional classes can be purchased at the Follett online bookstore. |
How do returns work when you use financial aid to buy books?
| If we are still within the charging period for using financial aid at the bookstore, it will be credited back to your financial aid account which will be updated in Campus Connect. After that time, students would receive a cash refund from the bookstore. |
If I buy books online, can I return them to a campus bookstore?
| Textbooks purchased online and returned in their original condition may be refunded if received by the bookstore within ten (10) business days after the date of purchase for courses that are not summer intensive, and within five (5) business days after the date of purchase for courses that are summer intensive. Textbooks purchased during the last week of classes or during exams may be sold back to the bookstore. |
Financial Aid
Will financial aid pay for my books and when will it be available?
| Financial aid must first be used to cover charges for tuition and fees. If there are additional funds available and if the funds are not restricted to payment of tuition and fees, these additional funds can be made available in the bookstore to purchase books and required supplies. Financial Aid Availability:
Students will need to go to Campus Connect to electronically sign their financial aid authorization (book sheet). This authorization will allow your aid to be released to the Follett Bookstore to charge books and pay for any other miscellaneous charges on your account for the upcoming semester. You may also manually sign an authorization form at your campus Bursar's office. If your aid was authorized for the previous semester, you do not need to repeat these steps. To authorize use of financial aid in the bookstore, you must follow these steps:
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How do I authorize financial aid to the bookstore?
| Students will need to go to Campus Connect to electronically sign their financial aid authorization (book sheet). This authorization will allow your aid to be released to the Follett Bookstore to charge books and pay for any other miscellaneous charges on your account for the upcoming semester (as long as the aid has been authorized). To authorize use of financial aid in the bookstore, you must follow these steps:
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CafeScribe Digital eBooks
| An eBook is a digital edition of a traditional book and can be read on a computer, tablet or smart phone. |
What is the difference between an eBook and a CafeScribe Digital Textbook?
| Nothing, A CafeScribe Digital Textbook is a digital edition of a traditional book and can be read on a computer, tablet or smart phone. |
What is so special about a CafeScribe digital textbook?
| CafeScribe provides tools to use digital textbooks in ways that you have never been able to before. You can easily search an entire text for specific information in a matter of seconds; you can take notes directly in the text, bookmark important areas, and highlight information for easy recall and review when preparing for exams or writing papers. |
Do I first need to create an account before being able to purchase or activate digital content?
| You will need to create a CafeScribe account in order to activate a purchased or Try Now Buy Later book. Creating an account is Free. |
How do I create a CafeScribe account?
| See this Quick Start Guide or visit http://www.cafescribehelp.com/. |
| Yes, as the transaction goes through the campus eFollett system. |
Are eBooks available to be rented?
| Yes, some titles are rentable in digital format. Eligibility varies based upon the publisher. |
Is the process the same to rent as it is to purchase an eBook, and how long does a rental last?
| The same process used for purchasing and activation is used for rented eBooks. Access to a rented eBook would expire after a set number of days (usually 180). After the rental period expires, students will still have access to their Snap Summary for that book. |
Is student collateral required to rent an eBook?
| No collateral is needed for a digital rental. |
| Yes. By default, your notes are private. You can make them public (Community Note) or keep them private. |
Can I test CafeScribe before purchasing a digital textbook?
| Yes, CafeScribe offers a three day "Try Now, Buy Later" free trial for digital textbooks. Try for three days, and buy the book later if you like the digital textbook learning experience. |
Will I need to sign up to Try Now, Buy Later?
| Yes, just create an account to try CafeScribe. |
Will I need to give a credit card number to Try Now, Buy Later?
| No, you do not need to provide your credit card number to try CafeScribe. |
What happens if I purchase the digital textbook after I try it?
| If you decide to buy the book, all your notes, highlights, and bookmarks will be available to you. |
Will my notes disappear from the digital textbook once I buy it?
| No. All notes, highlights and bookmarks are still available to you. |
Can I try the CafeScribe digital textbook on multiple computers?
| Your trial book is available for three days and can be accessed on multiple computers using our online CafeScribe Reader. Once you buy the digital textbook, you can access the material at any time on any computer with an internet connection and an Adobe? Flash? Player enabled browser. You can also download your digital textbook on up to three computers for most titles. |
What happens if I decide not to buy the CafeScribe digital textbook?
| If you decide not to buy the digital textbook, you will not be able to access the book after the trial period has ended. |
Can I print or copy and paste in a trial digital textbook?
| No, print and copy/paste are not available in the trial version. |
Can I copy and paste digital textbook content to other programs?
| Yes, but publishers limit the amount of content you can export. In general, the limit is 30% of the book. |
Can I print my digital textbook?
| Yes, in most cases, you can print up to 30% of your book. |
Can I highlight the digital textbook and take notes?
| Yes. Use the highlighting tool to highlight content. You can also take notes and attach your notes to specific highlighted content, or you can take general page notes. |
What is the Snap Summary feature?
| The Snap Summary feature allows you to view all of your highlights and notes together in one convenient place, allowing you to create customized study guides. |
Does the CafeScribe Reader have a text-to-speech feature?
| The CafeScribe Reader does offer a text-to-speech feature which allows you to listen to your textbook through your computer. |
| To use the text-to-speech feature, be sure that you are using the online CafeScribe Reader and click on the 'Start Speaking Text' button in the lower toolbar. You can also select specific text to be read. |
Follett Bookstore FAQ
BookNow
In-Store Purchasing
Ordering Textbooks Online
Rent-A-Text
Shipping
Technical Issues
Used Textbooks and Book Buyback
Visit Follett's online bookstore FAQ for more information.
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