Dear Members of the 51Ç鱨վ Community,
We are pleased to share more exciting news about the University Village Bookstore. Starting June 24, Barnes & Noble College (BNC) will become our official University Shop partner, managing both the on-campus and online stores. BNC will succeed Follett, which has been a valued partner.
Follett will continue to operate the University Shop until June 23rd. From June 24th – July 6th, on-campus locations and the online store will temporarily close for the transition. On July 7, the University Village Bookstore and online sites will reopen.
With extensive experience serving campus communities, BNC operates more than 1,160 physical and online stores nationwide. Similar to 51Ç鱨վ, many of their university partners have multiple campus locations and online storefronts, making BNC a seamless fit. Some key benefits of this partnership include:
• Expanded student access to one of the largest selections of physical and digital course materials
• A streamlined system for faculty to browse and select affordable, high-quality resources for their courses
• A refreshed, dynamic University Shop—both in-store and online—with an expanded selection of Monarch apparel, gifts, supplies, and exclusive merchandise