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In March 2024, a multi-campus community college selected Textbook Brokers to manage bookstore operations across two campus locations following a competitive evaluation process. The institution was transitioning away from a long-time incumbent provider and required a rapid, well-coordinated operational handoff.

A university partnered with Textbook Brokers in Fall 2023 to launch a branded Inclusive Access (IA) program. The program began as a small pilot with a clear goal: to make course materials more affordable, simplify access through LMS integration, and ensure students had what they needed on the first day of class.

As the cost of higher education continues to rise, institutions are increasingly evaluating Open Educational Resources (OER) as a strategy to reduce financial barriers while maintaining academic quality. Recent peer-reviewed research provides valuable insight into both the benefits and the challenges associated with OER adoption in higher education.

As the cost of higher education continues to rise, colleges and universities are exploring strategies that support student success while reducing financial barriers. Research and industry data indicate that Access programs can improve affordability, promote equitable access, and support positive academic outcomes when implemented thoughtfully.

Textbook Brokers has partnered with Saint Louis University to support the continued evolution of the university’s campus bookstore, The Billiken Shop. This collaboration is focused on improving access to course materials while enhancing the overall retail experience for the SLU community.

Textbook Brokers has partnered with University of Oklahoma to serve as the official online bookstore provider for the Norman campus beginning with the Fall 2023 semester. The partnership is designed to expand access to affordable course materials while supporting broader student affordability and engagement initiatives.

Textbook Brokers is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Colorado School of Mines to manage the university’s campus bookstore and expand retail and academic offerings for the Mines community.

Textbook Brokers has expanded its partnership with Arkansas Tech University by opening a dedicated on-campus bookstore location that supports both retail and course materials needs for the ATU community. The new space will begin serving students, faculty, staff, and fans ahead of the fall 2023 semester.

Textbook Brokers has partnered with Aiken Technical College to support the launch of the Ready for Success program, a cost-saving initiative designed to improve affordability and access to required course materials for students beginning with the Fall 2023 semester.

Textbook Brokers announced today that it has been awarded the contract to operate the two-story, 29,000-square-foot Wayne State University Bookstore in Detroit and online eCommerce website. The partnership officially begins October 31st, 2025, bringing investments in affordability, student services, and community partnerships.

As more schools transition to digital course materials, cloud-based platforms, and integrated campus systems, understanding the certifications that validate a vendor’s security and accessibility practices is essential.

This four-year public college in Georgia had a long-standing relationship with Textbook Brokers that gave students reliable access to textbooks, but we wanted to go further, ensuring that every student could launch the semester fully prepared.