Back to School Survival Tips
  • Bring us your whole shopping list early, while used book selection is best.
  • Don’t forget to grab a basket to make your shopping easier!
  • Forgot your booklist? We have two terminals in the textbook department where you can print a copy; you just need your student number and password.
  • Try and plan around our peak periods during Rush, typically 10 am to 3 pm.
  • Use our Textbook call centre (204-474-7961) to have your textbooks delivered to your home.
  • Need a lock? Safety glasses? Calculator? Scalp Massager? The Bookstore has all your needs, and helpful staff will show you where.
  • All textbooks are shelved by Department (eg: Biology) and then alphabetically by author last name (not instructor name!); in the case of multiple authors, refer to the author name listed first on your booklist.
  • Always keep your sales receipt until you’re sure you don’t need to return any of your textbooks.
  • Always watch for used textbook options; used texts are shelved right next to the new copies, are 25% off, and you pay no tax!
  • Take note of our textbook price comparison signage.
  • When in doubt about a book find the ISBN (a 13 digit number beginning with 978) on the back of the book or on the shelf tag, and compare with the number on your booklist.
  • Watch for in-department signage updating book reorder or estimated arrival information.
  • If we’re out of stock, speak with textbook staff for information on textbook arrivals.
  • Visit our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for textbook arrival updates and Buyback titles.
  • Need an iClicker? Don’t forget to read and follow the instructions to register it to your student number before you come to class.
  • Taking more than one course that calls for an iClicker? Good news: one is all you need!
  • Practice Exam booklets: these study aids are scheduled to arrive closer to midterms, to allow for revisions and to help manage bookstore shelf space: if in doubt, check with textbook staff.
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