Earlier this month, the University announced plans to transition the bookstore from a store that sells course materials (textbooks) to one that only sells convenience items and SFU merchandise.
Walter Kalista, SFU Director of Purchasing, said these changes will happen when the University ends its partnership with Barnes and Noble Education, which currently manages the bookstore.
Barnes and Noble Education has managed the bookstore in the lower level of JFK for 14 years.
“We hold a contract that’s set to expire at the end of July,” said Kalista.
When the contract with Barnes and Noble ends, students will need to order course textbooks online.
Students will be able to have course materials delivered to the campus mailroom or their home address.
University President Fr. Malachi Van Tassell said the new model will accommodate students’ needs.
Sophomore Nolan Harnish worries that the model could present difficulties for students.
“I think this may make acquiring books for class more challenging,” said Harnish.
The Finance major is hopeful that the product line in the store will be increased so that students can find what they need without needing to make a trip off campus.
“I think the new bookstore should offer convenience products that students would otherwise have to drive to the store to get.”
