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4 Easy Steps to Textbook Rental
- Read and keep your receipt. The rental due date and rental terms are clearly stated on your receipt.
- Keep the rental sticker on the book. This is how we check-in your rental when you return it.
- Guard your rented textbook against damage (water/coffee stains, torn pages, spine damage, etc.) and theft. Keep your rented textbook in good condition to avoid replacement charges and fees.
- Return your rented textbook by the due date to avoid replacement charges. Plan ahead and return your rental after finals, before you leave town.
In-Store Rentals FAQ
- What is a textbook rental program? A textbook rental program enables you to rent a textbook for a specific amount of time (the rental period) and pay a rental fee. You return the textbook at the end of the rental period. The Duck Store is offering a select number of titles for rent in the store. Most other textbooks may be rented online via our website: http://uoduckstore.bookrenterstore.com/
- Why is the Duck Store offering in-store textbook rentals, in addition to online rentals? The Duck Store is dedicated to providing affordable course materials to students. Our textbook rental programs provide an additional option for students to choose from.
- How do I rent a textbook in the Duck Store? If the book is available to rent in-store, a special shelf tag will be posted with the class books. You can then rent that textbook at the register as you're purchasing your other textbooks. You provide a credit/debit card and your contact information. Detailed rental terms are printed on your receipt, along with the return due date and terms of the rental agreement.
- What course materials are available to rent? For Fall 2011, 12 titles are available to rent in-store. Most other titles are available to rent online through our website.
- How are the rental fees determined? Are rented textbooks cheaper than used books? For in-store rentals, the rental price is 50% of our discounted new book price. The rental price is shown on the shelf tag. You should compare the used and rental prices carefully before purchasing. If you'll need the book for more than one term, it is often a better deal to purchase the book than to rent it.
- If I drop a class, can I return my rented textbook for a refund of the rental fee? Yes, refunds on rented textbooks are accepted through the second week of classes. All other stipulations of the textbook refund policy must be adhered to (i.e. new books must be returned in new condition, etc.).
- How long is the rental period? The rental period is for one term. The end of the rental period will be clearly stated on the receipt, but generally, the rental period will end the Friday of finals week at the end of each term.
- Where do I return the rented textbook? You return your rented textbook to the Duck Store, at the registers to your right as you come up the stairs. (Your online rentals are returned to our online partner, via their free shipping option). An email notification will be sent reminding you of the rental due date.
- What if I don't return the rented textbook by the end of the rental period? If you do not return the rented textbook by the deadline, you will be charged a non-refundable replacement fee.
- What if I don't return the rented textbook in the same condition as when I rented it? A rented textbook should be returned in reusable/saleable condition so it can be rented to another student. Highlighting and marking within the book are only acceptable to a limited extent. You are responsible for loss from any cause, including theft, lost components, and damage (i.e. water/coffee damage, spine damage, pages falling out, etc.). If you return the rented textbook in unacceptable condition, you will be charged the non-refundable replacement fee.
- Will I get the rental fee back once I return the rented textbook at the end of the rental period? No, the rental fee is a non-refundable fee paid to rent and use the textbook for the duration of the rental period.
