leased books to our middle school cadets and sold new text books to high
school students. We did not authorize the use of used text books. This
policy was rather expensive to our high school families and I implemented a
used book program last year. This year I decided to lease all books to our
middle school and high school students. We worked some numbers as to cost
and return and it appears to be working thus far; I'll have a better idea as
the program progresses. We have also consolidated the cost of the book
program and other recurring costs into a single "fee" for our parent which
is included in the tuition.
Bob Flanagan
President, Missouri Military Academy
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[mailto:ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU] On Behalf Of Carl W Feucht
Sent: Monday, October 13, 2008 10:43 PM
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Subject: Sales of textbooks to students - emerging trend?
Is it the norm that independent schools are moving to sales of
textbooks, as opposed to lending, to their students? A recent member
to our Board thinks so and is advocating such a move. And, if they
are, would the school library be responsible for such sales?
I do not believe that it's an emerging trend which is why I'm
soliciting your input. As I have only the experience of two
independent schools under my belt I would appreciate it if you could
provide me with the names of each school your familiar with and
indicate of they lend of sell textbooks to their students. I will
gladly summarize for the list if interest warrants.
In my case, if our new Board member holds sway, not only will I sell
the books outright, but we will also offer to repurchase the textbooks
at year end using a formula which will offer them a maximum credit of
20%, 40%, 60% or 80% depending upon the age and condition of the book.
Since I am a solo librarian working without so much as an aide, it is
my position that there will not be sufficient time in the school
calendar for me to put on the hat of textbook vendor and librarian.
What do you all think?
Carl W Feucht
Librarian
Indianhead International School
Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea
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