Day One, Books Done

Nazareth University and the Naz Bookstore are excited to announce a new textbook and course materials program, Day One, Books Done.

Day One. Books Done is an affordable textbook rental/digital content program providing students with course materials at a fixed rate of $23 per credit and ensuring materials are available by the first day of class. Financial aid may be used to cover some or all of the cost of course materials.

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Save 35%-50% on average per year

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Your books are at your fingertips on day one of the semester

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You're automatically in. You can opt-out when the portal opens on December 16th until the semester add/drop deadline (for spring 2025: Jan. 27, 2025).


What is the new Naz Bookstore Day One, Books Done textbook rental program?
  • lowers costs of books and course materials for students
  • ensures all students have access to all required course materials on or before the first day of class
  • digital materials are delivered directly within Moodle
  • physical books are conveniently packaged and provided to students on a rental basis (to return at the end of the semester to the bookstore)
Who’s eligible?

Full-time and part-time Nazareth undergraduates — unless studying abroad — will be enrolled automatically, for spring 2025 and beyond.

How does it work?
  1. Register for your classes. The bookstore will start preparing your course materials.
  2. About a month before the new semester, an email asks you to verify your order and select in-store pickup or direct shipping to you. (Default: in-store pickup.)
  3. An email alerts you when your order is ready for pickup or when it ships.
  4. Your digital materials appear in Moodle.
What is included in the program?

The program provides all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, and digital textbook versions to undergraduate students. 

What is excluded from the program?

The program does not include consumables that cannot be returned and reused such as lab goggles, dissection kits, molecular model kits, or nursing kits.

Can I opt out?
  • Yes, you can opt out online starting Dec. 16, 2024, until the semester’s add/drop deadline (for spring: Jan. 27, 2025). The portal will show cost comparisons for your books.
  • Opting out cancels your package of required books, and your access to digital content will end at the deadline.
  • To buy course materials after opting out, see the bookstore website.
What if I have any trouble accessing digital materials?

Contact bookstorecustomercare@bncollege.com for assistance.

When are my textbook rentals due back to the bookstore?
  • Deadline: last day of finals
  • You will receive email reminders about the rental deadline
  • If rental textbooks are not returned to the bookstore by the due date, students will be assessed a replacement and non-return processing fee. The replacement fee is 75% of the new book price at the time of purchase and the non-return processing fee is 7.5% of the new book price at the time of purchase. 
Can I buy my rented textbook?

Yes, you’ll have the option to purchase textbooks at a reduced rate during the return period.

Do I need to return books if they are for a continuation course?

Yes, you are required to return continuation course textbooks. You will be issued the same title for the next semester of the continuation course.

What happens if I never verify my order?
  • You will receive emails and phone calls from the bookstore to remind you to verify your order.
  • Any printed materials will be in the bookstore for you to pick up.
  • Your digital materials will be in Moodle.
What if I drop a class?
  • You may return the book to the bookstore before the add/drop deadline for the semester.
  • If you drop a class and enroll in a different class during the add/drop period, the bookstore will “swap” the required textbooks/codes so that you have what you need.

Questions?

Contact the bookstore, bkstore@naz.edu, or 585-586-2690.

Faculty FAQs

How do faculty indicate what course materials they want students to have?

That process remains the same.

When the course materials "adoption" system opens (October 11, 2024, for spring 2025), the bookstore emails each faculty member.

The email lists your courses for the upcoming semester and provides a link to re-adopt previously used course materials, make changes, or find new materials, including Open Educational Resources (OER).

There are no restrictions to the course materials you select. All course materials, from any publisher, in your preferred format are included in the program.

As usual, the bookstore sends reminders leading up to the deadline (which is November 1, 2024, for spring 2025 courses).

Please be aware:

  • For students to get the full benefit, and to bring down the cost of materials, all faculty need to participate.
  • Submitting adoptions early can affect course material costs by enabling the bookstore to source the best cost-saving options, so students save money.

If you have questions about course material adoption, contact the bookstore, bkstore@naz.edu, or 585-586-2690.

What if a faculty member changes their course materials?

Faculty should notify the bookstore, bkstore@naz.edu, or 585-586-2690.

The bookstore will ensure that students receive the corrected course materials.

What if my teaching assignment changes?

The bookstore is committed to helping as usual in those situations. The bookstore will work to update the textbook platform with the new materials.

What if I don't require textbooks or I use open education resources?

Students' textbook fee is for the total number of credits taken a semester, not by the number of courses using the program. Students have the option to opt out for all classes in the term.

How do we ensure materials are accessible to students with accommodations?

The bookstore can accommodate students with accessibility needs.