Purchase of Books

1. Purpose

The purpose of this regulation is to regulate the purchasing of books by faculty and university departments.

• 1.1. It is University requirement for faculty and departments to purchase textbooks and related books through Dowdy Student Stores. Dowdy Student Stores receives special dealer prices from most major publishing houses. (Note: This regulation does not apply to desk copies. See PRR #___ Acquiring a Publisher Complimentary Textbook.)
• 1.2. Should Dowdy Student Stores be unable to procure a specific textbook or book; or relinquish first right of refusal, faculty member or department must follow appropriate purchasing guidelines established through ECU Materials Management.
• 1.3. Books purchased with department funds are the property of the University and, thus, must be retained in departmental libraries;
• 1.4. Personal desk copies shall not be purchased with University funds.