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Faculty Resources
Textbook adoptions, instructional materials, and bookstore coordination
Submit Your Textbook Requisition Online
Our new online requisition system is the fastest way to submit your textbook adoptions.
No downloads, no email attachments — just fill out the form and submit.
Employee lookup • Auto-saves • Track your submission status
Textbook Adoption Due Dates
| Summer & Fall | April 15th |
| Winter & Spring | October 15th |
Please submit your requisition as early as possible, even if you plan to reuse the same materials or require no textbook. This helps the bookstore prepare accurate listings for students.
Other Forms & Resources
- Textbook Adoption Policy (download)
- Instructional Fee Notification Form — send to textbookorder@piercecollege.edu
Textbook Requisition FAQs
Q: Why are textbook requisitions due so early?
A: Early submission helps the bookstore research title details, compare formats, evaluate lower-cost options, source inventory, and make course materials available to students on time.
Q: Can I still submit after the deadline? What if I need to make changes?
A: Yes. We understand that schedules and curriculum plans can change. Please submit updates as early as possible, since late changes can affect pricing, availability, and student returns or exchanges.
Q: What if I'm not using a textbook, or I'm reusing the same one?
A: Please submit a requisition every term, even if no textbook is required or if you are continuing with the same title. This keeps course material information accurate for students and prevents unnecessary stock orders.
Q: Why doesn't the bookstore order to 100% of enrollment?
A: Ordering decisions are based on enrollment trends, sales history, inventory risk, and supplier availability. Not every enrolled student purchases through the bookstore, so ordering exactly to enrollment can create unnecessary overstock and higher costs.
If a title sells through, students can still place an order online and receive an email when the item becomes available.
Open Educational Resources (OER) FAQs
Q: What is OER?
A: OER stands for Open Educational Resources — teaching and learning materials that may be freely used, reused, and adapted without charge. OER often carry a Creative Commons or similar license specifying how the material may be shared. Materials can include textbooks, test banks, instructional videos, and other learning tools.
Q: Why might OER matter for students and faculty?
A: OER materials are available to students on day one of class, avoiding delays caused by financial difficulties and supporting student equity. Faculty control their own revision schedule without publisher pressure. Students benefit from reduced or zero textbook costs.
Q: How does OER quality compare to commercial textbooks?
A: Quality varies for both open and commercially published materials. Just as with selecting a commercial textbook, faculty should evaluate individual OER titles for rigor and fit.
Q: Is OER mandatory?
A: No. Using OER is not required, but you are encouraged to explore open content options that may provide a more cost-effective alternative for your students.
Q: Can I list an OER textbook on my course outline?
A: Yes. List it in a way that a reviewer can access the content (e.g., ISBN or URL).
Q: Will courses using OER transfer to the CSU or UC?
A: Yes. Per the CSU and UC articulation statement (2017), assembled materials and OER are acceptable provided they are stable and publicly available. Multiple community college courses using OER are already approved for CSU and UC transferability.