Different Strategies for Accessing Textbooks

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  1. Hello, My name is NAMI.
  2. I am a junior studying psychology.
  3. Today we will be discussing different strategies for accessing textbooks
  4. and the pros and cons of purchasing or renting online
  5. versus from campus bookstores.
  6. We will also go into the details of renting or
  7. purchasing books so that you will have a better sense
  8. of which one is a better option for you.
  9. Lastly, I will provide you with some resource is that
  10. I have previously used for purchasing or renting textbooks before
  11. getting into purchasing or renting a textbook.
  12. Always check your local library or campus library and see
  13. if they have the book you want.
  14. Often borrowing from your local or campus library could be
  15. the cheapest option.
  16. However, if this is not an option for you, the
  17. next step is to consider the campus bookstore versus outside
  18. online purchases or renting each have their pros and cons.
  19. I will be discussing these so that you can decide
  20. which option best suits your need.
  21. Keep in mind that every class and every book will
  22. differ in what will be the cheapest or most accessible
  23. option. For example, some science courses have textbooks that require
  24. online software's, which is often hard to find in libraries
  25. or with rentals resulting in you having to buy the
  26. book in full price versus an English Course fictional book
  27. that you could find easily at a library or for
  28. rent. One of the benefits of buying in a bookstore
  29. will be the location it is on campus, thus easy
  30. and quick to purchase at your convenience.
  31. Another benefit of buying from the bookstore is that you
  32. don't have to worry about getting the wrong book.
  33. The bookstore works closely with your courses, and so most
  34. of the time they will offer the right version of
  35. the textbook.
  36. Also, if you don't trust electronic transactions, the bookstore will
  37. be your go to place For security.
  38. Buying books online could also be convenient.
  39. With a few clicks away, the book could be delivered
  40. to your doorstep.
  41. The biggest benefit that pushes most people to buy online
  42. is the price tag.
  43. Through my personal research, I found that buying books online
  44. can often save you Between 50 to 80% of the
  45. books cost.
  46. The only downside of buying books online is that it's
  47. not cash accessible, meaning you'll need to either create a
  48. deputy or credit card in order to complete the transaction.
  49. Now, buying or purchasing the book means that you own
  50. the book.
  51. The pros of that include the ability to annotate within
  52. the textbook.
  53. For some students, being able to annotate within the book
  54. is a preferred study skill.
  55. Some books may even have a resale value so that
  56. after the semester you could sell your book and make
  57. most of the cost back.
  58. Renting the book means that you can only keep the
  59. book for a certain period of time.
  60. The pros of renting will be the lower cost that
  61. many places offer.
  62. Often, renting is only a fraction of the cost of
  63. a new book, typically arranging between 20 to $80.
  64. The downside of renting a book, though, is that you
  65. will need to take good care of it, meaning no
  66. annotating, highlighting or damaging the book.
  67. Failure to do so will generate additional costs.
  68. I want to conclude by offering you with several websites
  69. you can explore.
  70. As I mentioned before, make sure you check your library
  71. first and always compare between different sites for the best
  72. deals available.
  73. The first Web site you can check out is Amazon.
  74. Amazon is a great place to start.
  75. They often have.
  76. The fairest price is on the Internet and a wide
  77. range of books.
  78. Simply visit www dot amazon dot com slash textbooks.
  79. Another resource you can use is Barnes and Noble.
  80. Barnes and Noble offers both buying and renting options just
  81. like Amazon, but often have lower textbooks.
  82. Elections. Visit www dot Barnes and noble dot com slash
  83. textbooks. Check has the largest textbook selection available.
  84. They also offer both buying and renting options, so make
  85. this your second place.
  86. To check, visit www dot check dot com slash textbooks.
  87. Eight books is similar to Barnes and Noble.
  88. They also have a buying and renting option.
  89. The only downside is that they sometimes have steeper prices
  90. compared to other sites.
  91. Visit www dot abebooks dot com.
  92. Other good sites include E Campus, Fowler books, textbook dot
  93. com and eBay.
  94. These are also worth spending some time.
  95. One for price comparison.
  96. To conclude this presentation, remember toe always make your best
  97. judgment of purchasing or renting when shopping online.
  98. You can also refer back to this video for pros
  99. and cons if needed.
  100. Thank you all for watching, and I wish you the
  101. best of luck in the book deal Hunting Journey.
  102. Be safe and take care