What Kind of Books?
We are asked all the time what kind books are needed. The answer is, just about any book that is in good condition. Hard Covers, paperbacks, textbooks, fiction, non-fiction, new, old (except textbooks). Here are some specifics:
Textbooks. We define a textbook as the core text used in many courses. Many are are introductory to a subject such as biology, psychology, etc. They are valuable but tend to have short lives. Publishers try to build in obsolescence by printing new editions every two years or so. Nevertheless, slightly older editions retain some value.
Instructor editions.These texts can be used directly by students or sold to raise funds to purchase texts specifically required for courses. “Evaluation Copies” and “Teacher Editions” are essentially the same as instructor editions.
Ancillary Texts. We refer to ancillary texts as books that are more specific than the thick, heavy textbooks and tend to focus on a more narrowly defined subject. For example, an instructor may use a “American History” textbook and an ancillary book on the Great Depression or a biography of Thomas Jefferson.
Trade Paperbacks. These books should be in good condition with their covers intact. And they should not be overly worn or have excessive underlines or written notes.
Books we cannot use. Unfortunately, there are some books we cannot use. These are primarily Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, Journals, Readers Digests, American Heritage Editions, and old, damaged, or mildewed books
