Bookstore

Faculty Resources

The USF Bookstore is the on-campus location for students to purchase their course materials and supplies for the semester. Instructors are required to submit their textbook orders to the bookstore by the statutory deadline each semester. Faculty who submit their adoptions by the Bookstore鈥檚 recommended deadline will be not only compliant but also save their students money in the process.

Textbook Ordering

Bookstore Recommended Adoption Deadlines

  • Spring 鈥� October 15
  • Summer A/B/C 鈥� March 15
  • Fall 鈥� April 15

The recommended Bookstore deadlines will allow more time to:

  • Resolve faculty adoption/order issues
  • Source more used books for students, which saves students money
  • Buyback student textbooks at much higher prices since the bookstore will have
  • Advanced notice that the books will be used the following term
  • Have books on the shelf for the first day of classes so students do not fall behind
  • Order custom books with enough time to be printed and shipped
  • Learn more about these deadlines on the Textbook Adoption Compliance F.A.Q.

Adopting/Entering Your Course Materials

Follett Discover is the book adoption platform fully integrated with campus making course materials a breeze for students and faculty to navigate. From adopting course materials with ease, to one-click access to digital materials in the LMS, faculty have a secure and seamless experience.

Follett Discover FAQ

What is Follett Discover?
Follett Discover is the online adoption platform used by Follett. The USF Bookstore is able to help with processing orders and answering any questions about Follett Discover.

How do I access Follett Discover?

  1. Log into Canvas using your USF NetID.
  2. Access one of your courses.
    1. On the left-hand Canvas toolbar, there should be a 鈥淢y Materials鈥� tab which will take you to the ordering page for your courses.
    2. Follett Discover will open in a new window, so ensure your pop-up blocker is turned off.
  3. Within Follett Discover, you can search for textbooks or enter the textbook order information for your courses.
  4. If you do not require textbooks for your courses or the materials are made freely available to students through library resources, please select the link 鈥淚 have no materials to adopt for this course鈥� for each relevant course.

Are there any videos about using Follett Discover?
Faculty can to help them get started with Follett Discover.

USF Access 鈥極pt-In鈥� Program

USF ACCESS is the Follett鈥檚 鈥淚nclusive Access鈥� course materials savings program available only through the USF Bookstore. It is designed to reduce the cost of required instructional materials (up to 50% on digital titles) and ensure students have access on the first day of class.

Faculty FAQ

Why should I use the USF ACCESS Program?
You should use the program because it saves students money and materials are available on the first day of class.

How do I get started?
You can start by reaching out to your individual bookstore contact.

What course materials can be used for USF ACCESS?
Any digital (eBooks, MindTAP, CONNECT) materials can be used in the program. Digital content has provided the most cost savings for students.

How will the material be added to USF ACCESS?
You will notify the bookstore of your interest in the program. The bookstore will then work with the publisher to setup your materials for the program. We will mark your course as USF ACCESS (takes two to three weeks).

Do I need to do anything for digital content?
eBooks (pdf format) do not require any support. Online homework content (MindTAP, CONNECT, etc.) need to be built in Canvas for students to access the materials. The bookstore can partner with you and the publisher for assistance.

How will my students know my course is a part of USF ACCESS?
We have an insert to include in your syllabus. Students will also receive an email indicating your course is a part of the program.

Please contact the USF Bookstore if you encounter any ordering issues or have questions about material availability or visit the campus websites for more information:

Catherine Beach
Course Materials Manager
c.beach@follett.com