2024-2025 College Catalog

Bookstore

(815) 921-1680
Located: Stenstrom Student Center - ground floor
Website: RVC Bookstore

The Barnes & Noble College Bookstore, on the Main Campus, offers book rentals, used and new textbooks, digital books, reference and general reading books, school supplies, backpacks, insignia clothing and gifts, and gift cards.

To rent or purchase textbooks and digital textbooks, students can shop in the Bookstore or go to: RVC Bookstore, where they can have books shipped to their homes or held for pick up in the Bookstore.

PAYMENT METHODS
In the store we accept cash, credit/debit cards (VISA, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express, no additional fees) as well as Barnes & Noble gift cards, financial aid (check with the Financial Aid Office for eligibility) and vouchers. Online we accept credit/debit cards, PayPal, and financial aid/vouchers.

BOOK RENTALS
Are due on the last weekday of finals. Check your receipt or in the Bookstore for the specific date.

BOOK BUYBACK
We purchase books at national market value (0-25% of price) year-round. During finals time, we may pay up to 50% back for books needed on our campus.

BOOKSTORE HOURS*
Hours for fall and spring semesters are:
    Monday-Thursday    9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
    Friday                       9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
*The Bookstore is CLOSED during Spring Break and when the college is closed. Call for “buyback” dates, summer hours, extended hours, and hour changes due to holidays and breaks. *Hours subject to change.

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