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Faculty Course Materials Services

Faculty/Staff Services

Faculty Course Materials Services

We are proud to partner with faculty in sourcing digital and print course materials to support your students. Whether you have a book list prepared, have a list of readings and articles, or need support liaising with publishers, our Course Materials Services team is here to support you in preparing the materials needed for your courses.

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Order Your Textbooks & eBooks

Submit your list of book requests and our team will liaise with publishers to ensure they are available for your students. Multiple format options are available for books—including digital and print. Order your textbooks 90 days prior to term start to allow sufficient time for delivery.

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Build Your Custom Course Book

If you have a list of chapters, articles, or readings, we can combine them into a custom course book to be added to your students’ personal book lists. Submit print or digital articles, along with a table of contents and bibliography, and we will make sure the book is organized in order and on time for the start of term.

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Request Open Educational Resources

If you are looking to include open educational resources in your course materials, we are here to provide access and incorporate them into each student's personal booklist. Speak with our team to learn what open educational resources are available, and to start integrating them into your course.

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What We Offer

By sourcing your course materials through Western Bookstore, you’re leveraging our team's expertise working closely with publishers and the resources needed to ensure students can easily access their course materials.

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Expertise

Our team holds extensive expertise in working as the connection between faculty and publishers. We are able to anticipate needs and avoid challenges before they arise. With our strong publisher relations, we hold access to many textbook editions and formats, in addition to copyright knowledge.

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One-stop Access

Whether your students prefer digital books or a physical copy, we offer alternative formats you can provide as additional choices for your students. Physical copies can be picked up in store, delivered to residence, or shipped.

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Convenience

Save your time by leaving the publisher relations to us. We’ll ensure the correct books arrive on time for your course, or compile your custom course book, so you can spend your time supporting your students and research.

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Give Back to Campus

Textbooks purchased through Western Bookstore stay local to support our campus community. Revenue generated at Western Bookstore goes back into student programming, ensuring that dollars benefit our students.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions, you can reach out to coursematerials@uwo.ca