[CALIBK12] Sales of textbooks to students - emerging trend?

[Carl W Feucht]

Greetings,

This is directed specifically at independent schools: 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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