The James Madison University Bookstore: A Comprehensive Guide
The James Madison University (JMU) Bookstore serves as a central hub for academic resources and JMU-branded merchandise. This article provides a detailed overview of the bookstore's offerings, policies, and services, designed to inform students, faculty, staff, and the wider JMU community.
Textbook Options and Savings
The JMU Bookstore offers a variety of options for acquiring textbooks, catering to different student needs and preferences. Recognizing the financial burden textbooks can place on students, the bookstore provides avenues for savings.
Purchasing New and Used Textbooks
For students who prefer to own their textbooks, the JMU Bookstore sells both new and used copies. This option allows students to keep their books for future reference or attempt to resell them after the course is completed.
Rent-a-Text Program
Introduced in Fall 2010, the Rent-a-Text program allows students to rent textbooks, offering an average savings of 55% off the price of a new textbook. Students can inquire about the availability of rental options by calling 540-568-3995. Even if a book isn't on the national list, the bookstore may still offer it under its local rental list.
Digital Textbooks
Responding to the increasing demand for digital resources, the JMU Bookstore automatically adopts the digital version of any adopted textbook if a digital version is available. This ensures students have access to the most current and convenient learning materials.
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Online Ordering
While students can browse the shelves in person, the JMU Bookstore offers a convenient online ordering system. Students can browse JMU Bookstore Course Materials online by entering their JMU ID number and selecting their term to see all recommended textbooks based on their schedule. Alternatively, they can use the drop-down menus to select individual courses.
Textbook Buyback Program
The JMU Bookstore operates a textbook buyback program, allowing students, faculty, and staff to sell their used textbooks back to the store.
Eligibility and Condition
The buyback program is exclusively for JMU students, faculty, and staff. To be eligible for buyback, books must be in resalable condition. Books with missing pages, water damage, excessive highlighting, answers written in them, or a broken binding are not accepted.
Valuation
The buyback value of a textbook depends on several factors. If an instructor has requested the textbook for the next term, the value increases, potentially reaching 30% to 50% of the original purchase price. If the bookstore has reached its limit on a particular title or if the book is not requested for the next term but is a current edition, the bookstore may still purchase it.
Madison CyberZone: Computer Systems for the JMU Community
The Madison CyberZone, located within the JMU Bookstore, offers Apple and Dell computer systems for JMU students, faculty, and staff.
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Quality and Service
The CyberZone provides enterprise-level systems designed for reliability and longevity, aiming to last for four years. A key advantage is on-campus servicing for every system sold.
Collaboration with the University
The CyberZone works closely with the university to ensure that its computers have the right components and warranties to receive the highest level of support available on campus. It also collaborates with individual colleges to ensure that its computer systems meet or exceed their recommendations.
Value Proposition
While other stores may offer lower-priced computers, the Madison CyberZone emphasizes the reliability and warranty coverage of its systems.
Employment Opportunities
The JMU Bookstore offers employment opportunities throughout the year, seeking enthusiastic and friendly individuals.
Benefits
Employees receive competitive wages, flexible scheduling, and purchase discounts of up to 25%. The bookstore fosters an exciting work atmosphere.
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Available Positions
The JMU Bookstore periodically seeks to fill the following positions:
- Shipping and Receiving: Temporary help is needed from November to January. This position requires the ability to lift 70 lbs.
- Textbook Buyers: Temporary help is needed from April to May and November. This position requires detail orientation and customer-friendly skills.
- Clerks: Temporary help is needed from July to August and November. This position requires detail orientation and computer proficiency.
The Follett Higher Education Group
The JMU Bookstore is operated by the Follett Higher Education Group, a $1 billion company and a leading provider of services and solutions to the college markets in the USA and Canada. Follett has been in business for over 125 years, starting in 1873 as a small bookstore.
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