Textbooks

Instructors: Visit the instructor page

For IU students

Click HERE for list of courses Boxcar is carrying for Spring 2010.

Textbook Return Policy

Textbooks can be returned with a receipt until January 18th. After January 18th, books can be returned only with a receipt and written proof from IU that the class was dropped.

Returned books need to be in original condition or else the return will not be accepted.

Refunds are given in the original form of payment.

Buybacks at Boxcar

We will be buying back selected books at the end of the semester between the dates of April 26th and May 11th.  A receipt is not necessary for buybacks.

Store Hours

Monday-Friday 11am-9pm

Saturday 10am-9pm

Sunday 10am-5pm

FAQ

Q. What forms of payment does Boxcar Books accept?

A. Boxcar Books takes cash, personal checks (with a valid state-issued ID), MasterCard or Visa.  We do not accept Campus Access and cannot bill to the bursar, as we are not affiliated with IU.

Q. Why did my instructor order my books through Boxcar Books instead of TIS or the IU Bookstore?

A. Some instructors prefer to support local businesses rather than the larger corporate bookstores.  Boxcar Books is also a volunteer-powered, non-profit organization that funds the literacy organization The Midwest Pages to Prisoners Project.  Please see the rest of Boxcar's website for more information on Boxcar, or go to www.pagestoprisoners.org for more information on The Midwest Pages to Prisoners Project.

Q. If I call ahead, will Boxcar hold textbooks for me?

A. Sorry, but Boxcar will not hold any textbooks.  Textbooks are first come, first serve.

Q. I noticed that some courses have a ton of used textbooks, but my course doesn't have any.  What gives?

A. At Boxcar, we order as many used textbooks as are available from our used book distributors.  Sometimes used copies are just not available, especially when textbooks are new editions.  Also, please keep in mind that used copies are normally purchased first, so if you come a ways into the semester it is unlikely that used copies will still be available.