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1. Purpose:

1.1. Process for a faculty member to acquire a publisher complimentary textbook copy. These copies are commonly referred to as a desk copy.

1.2. A "desk copy" is a complimentary copy of a textbook that a faculty member has selected for use in a class. The department or faculty member arranges for the delivery of these books by directly contacting the publisher or publisher's representative. Book publishers prefer that faculty members correspond with them directly to request desk and examination copies.

1.3. On occasion, a faculty member is unable to secure a desk copy in a timely manner. When this occurs, the Bookstore will loan the faculty member a textbook if there is an immediate need. The new copy the instructor receives from the Publisher must be used to replace these loaned textbooks. Loaned desk copies not replaced within 90 days are billed to the appropriate department.