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As you prepare for classes, we wanted to remind you that as a student of one of the Alamo Colleges, you are under no obligation to purchase textbooks from a college (university)-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook(s) may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer. Don't forget to look through the rest of the site for more helpful information for SAC students.

SAC Bookstore

Loftin Student Center, bottom floor
402 W Dewey Pl
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 733-5960
SAC Bookstore

1. Order by phone at 210-733-5960. Pay by MasterCard, Visa,
or American Express.

2. Order online at website: www.efollett.com.

3. Walk ins.

4. Book rentals available in the Fall

L & M Bookstore

1716 N. Main Ave
San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 222-1323
www.lm-bookstore.com

1. Order by phone at 210-222-1323
Fax: 210-222-1580

2. Order online at website: http://www.lm-bookstore.com/downtown/
with shipment directly to student

3. Walk ins

4. Book rentals available now
(Will hold books for students for 2 days)

SSSP (Book lending Program)

Active* SSSP members are eligible to borrow books from the SSSP lending library for the entire semester. As with our tutoring, SSSP focuses on books for developmental coursework and first year experience courses. For more information contact SSSP staff at Moody Learning Center room 742 - Phone 210-486-0475. Books will be loaned on a first-come first-served basis. As soon as you have your class schedule, come to our office at MLC 742 to complete a book request form.
*Only active SSSP members in good standing are elgible for programs. New members must wait one semester prior to borrowing books and laptops, unless approve by a SSSP counselor.

http://www.alamo.edu/sac/sssp/html/book.htm

Online Sources

For on-line sources for textbooks, you can check out a list of possibilities at:

Tips

Before calling a bookstore or sending an email to search for a book, you should know the
course and section number. You may also need the title, author, publisher, edition, copy
and possibly the ISBN number.

If possible talk to the instructor or read the course syllabus to make sure about your book needs.
Do not ask the bookstores for the ISBN number over the phone. If you can’t find out
from your instructor, go to the bookstore and get it yourself then comparison shop afterwards.
If you want to order a book from an online source, most require a PayPal account or a credit card.

It is recommended that you use a PayPal account so that there are no problems or security
issues with using a personal credit card.

Order as soon as possible!

Before ordering a book online, find out from where it is being shipped. If it will be delayed, can you take the chance to get it late or after classes have started? It may be cheaper in price but farther away means it’ll take longer to get to you.

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