Textbooks

Textbooks are located on the North side of the store. They are arranged on the shelves alphabetically by department, then numerically within the department. The first book for each course is on top of the shelf card, which lists all the titles needed for the course. The others follow as listed. Each course will be marked by its own shelf card. Interpretive Practices sections and Earlham Seminars are in their own areas; look for the signs. Earlham School of Religion and Bethany Theological Seminary courses also have their own locations.

Advantage of buying textbooks at the Bookstore:

• You know you are getting the exact editions and package that the instructor has ordered.
• No waiting period for shipment.
• The Bookstore also absorbs the shipping costs.
• Many titles are available used at 3/4 of the new book price.
• Should you need to return your book, your refund will be immediate.
• The money you spend stays on campus and supports the College.
• The Earlham College Bookstore is an independent retail store, the very kind big chain stores push out of the market.

When a Title You Need Has Run Out

Please check with a staff person to make certain there aren't any copies elsewhere in the store. If not, the Bookstore offers a special order service, free of charge. Simply fill out the special order card and when the book arrives in the store, we notify you via the campus mail. We will hold your book at the register for 48 hours, after which time, the book will be placed on the course shelf for general purchase.

Reserving Texts Online

You can purchase your textbooks on the Bookstore's website with the choice of having them shipped to you or held at the store for pick-up. The latter option requires no excess shipping fees and helps avoid the long lines during the first week of classes.

Textbook Returns

Should you change classes, or are considering several different ones, course books are returnable during the first week of classes. The requirements are:

• You must have your original receipt;
• Book must be in original condition (unmarked if new and shrink-wrapped if applicable);
• Refund is given in original method of purchase (if paid in cash refund comes in cash); and
• Use return window in west alcove of Runyan Center.

Textbook Buyback

During finals week of Fall and Spring semesters, the Bookstore has a used book buy-back period. We pay half the new book price for titles we know will be used the following semester. When a used book company buyer is on hand, s/he will buy other titles as well. Book buy-back dates and locations are posted around campus in the weeks preceding finals week.

Other Available Merchandise

We offer 5,000 General and Reference titles in 20+ categories to supplement your academic reading. Included are books by Earlham and Bethany professors, alumni and students; literature in foreign languages; multi-cultural and prize-winning children's books. The Bookstore will also special order any books published within the U.S. for no additional charge. In addition to placing special orders, we also order books and CDs when guests lecture or artists perform at the college.

The Bookstore carries the Monday through Friday issues of Richmond's local paper, The Palladium-Item, and The New York Times on the day of publication. By prepaid subscription you can get The New York Times at $.45/day rather than the $1.25 cover price. In addition, the Bookstore has:

• School supplies: competitively priced notebooks, folders, blank disks & CDs, highlighters, flash-drive, and pens — some imprinted with Earlham's logo. Also see us for Ethernet cables and power strips.
• Health and beauty aids: cough drops and over-the-counter medicines, shampoo/conditioner, soap, toothpaste and tissues, and many other supplies.
• Candy and snacks
• Earlham College, ESR and Bethany clothing and memorabilia: find T-shirts, sweatshirts and hats to show off your school spirit, in sizes ranging from XS-3XL.

Trade books and general merchandise are returnable with receipt as long as they are still carried in the store or if the item is defective.

The Book Drop

A row of shelving is located at the entrance of the Bookstore for backpacks, shoulder bags and totes. In an effort not to confuse our cashiers and embarrass our customers, we respectfully ask that you do not enter the store with books, packages, or backpacks and bags. Also, we do not allow food and drink within the store.

Payment Options

The college does not allow students to charge Bookstore purchases to their Earlham student accounts. The Bookstore accepts cash, personal checks in the exact amount of the purchase, travelers checks, and VISA & Mastercard. Money orders and checks need to be made out to Earlham College and credit cards must be in the student's name. Also, a Bookstore debit account (using the student's Earlham-issued identification card) can be set up with a minimum deposit of $50.00. Balances over $10.00 will continue to transfer between academic years until the student graduates. This money can be used to purchase textbooks and all other materials available in the Bookstore.