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The Viking's Cove Bookstore provides all of the required and optional books needed for courses offered at Â鶹ӰÊÓ.

A required textbook is a book that is required by the instructor for the course. You will most likely have readings and/or assignments from these texts.

An optional textbook is one that the instructors feel would help you with the course, although no assignments will be given out of these texts. Optional books are usually study guides to accompany your textbook, but may include separate readings, dictionaries, or solutions manuals.

Purchasing/Ordering Textbooks

If you have opted out of Viking VALUE or need to purchase optional textbooks, you may do so in-store or online.

In-store: Textbooks are available for in-store purchase two weeks before each semester. Come in with your schedule, and we'd be glad to help you find the correct books.

Online: Have your textbooks shipped or ready for pick-up. Orders may take up to two business days for processing.

Finding Textbook Information

Once you have your schedule, or an idea of the specific courses you will be taking, you can research textbook information (ISBN#, author, edition, etc.) and pricing.

Online

1. Go to
2. Select "Textbook Lookup" in the menu
3. Select the Academic Term that you are researching
4. Select the four letter department code for your class, select the three digit course code and the section number (this information can be found on your schedule)

You will be presented with a listing of books that are required and/or optional along with the price. Select the book title and a pop-up box will show the ISBN#, author and edition number (if applicable).

Or, you can access textbook information in WIReD. Be sure you are not logged into your account.

1. Go to the and select the term you are interested in, then select "Submit."
2. Select the course you're looking for and select "Class Search."
3. Select the CRN and then the "View Textbook Information" button

In the Bookstore

Books are arranged by course number in the store, and there are signs indicating which course numbers are located in each aisle. When purchasing your texts, bring a copy of your schedule, so that you receive the correct books for your course and section.

We encourage students to buy their texts during the two weeks before class starts (one week for the Summer and Sprint sessions). The wait in line may be significantly shorter during this two week period than on the first day of class. Books purchased more than two weeks in advance of the start of class are not returnable.

After the sixth week of class, the Bookstore begins to return the textbooks to the publishers. If you are in need of a book, check with the Bookstore for availability. An order can be placed if it’s not in stock. The book will arrive in 7-10 business days, and you will be notified when it comes in.