PURPOSE

To define the procedure for obtaining non-library books.

POLICY

The Bookstore located in the Rensselaer Union must review all requisitions for the purchase of non-library books.

PROCEDURE

Requisitions for book orders must be sent to the Rensselaer Bookstore for potential discount pricing.

The Rensselaer Bookstore will take the following action:

If there is a price discount with the publisher, the order will be placed by the Bookstore.

If there is no price discount with the publisher, the Requisition will be returned to the Requesting Department for the following action:

The department can order the book(s) using the Rensselaer Purchasing Card.

If pre-payment or a deposit is required, regardless of dollar amount, the Requisition needs to be submitted to Purchasing for processing.

Revised 3/02