FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Book Co-op?
The Book Co-op is a service offered by Students of Georgetown, Inc. (The Corp) which gives students an opportunity to name their own prices and sell back their books to other Georgetown students.
When do I get money for the books I give to the Book Co-op?
The Book Co-op does not sell the books it receives in December until the beginning of the Spring semester when students return for classes. The book sale will begin when students return to campus (August 8th at noon) and continue through that week. During this sale, students who gave their books to the Book Co-op will be able to check their account and see the status of their book sales. After this period, students will be contacted to tell them when to pick up their money for the books that sold or the books that didn't sell. The books that are not sold or picked up by their owners are then sold at a $2 sale.
Why should I choose the Book Co-op over the bookstore?
The Book Co-op allows you to name the price you want so that you do not have to accept $5 dollars for a book for paid $35 for. (The Book Co-op does take 20% of all sales—see contract details when you drop off your books. ) Also you are putting your books out there for other students in the Georgetown community so that they can find affordable books themselves when they are buying books next semester.
How do I register my books?
First you go to www.thecorp.org/bookcoop. Then you create an account with a unique username and password. Once you have an account you register your books by entering the ISBN number (or the author and title) and the condition of your book (good, fair, etc.) and the price you want for the book.
What do I do with my books once I have registered them?
All you have to do then is drop off your books at a Book Co-op site at either McShain Lounge or outside Uncommon Grounds in the Leavey Center. There you will fill out a contract, and we will take your books. These books will be stored with the Book Co-op until they can be sold in the fall.
When can I start registering my books?
You will be able to register your books on thecorp.org/bookcoop from May 1- May 12.
When can I drop off my books?
You can drop off your books from May 5- May 12 at
Uncommon Grounds, from 10:00am – 6:00pm daily or
McShain Lounge, from 10:00am – 6:00pm daily
Where is McShain Lounge?
McShain Lounge is through the door at the end of McCarthy Hall, near Leo’s.
Where is Uncommon Grounds?
Uncommon Grounds is in the Leavey Center.
How do I buy books from the Book Coop?
At www.thecorp.org/bookcoop either sign in using the account you created to sell books or create a new account. Then, type in the name, author or ISBN of the books you are looking for to search the website. Choose the book you want based on price and condition. If you complete your order by six o’clock, you will then be able to pick the books the next day. If after 6, you can pick up your books two days later from 12-6 by presenting your go-card or photo id at the Book Co-op site at either McShain Lounge or Bulldog Alley.
What forms of payment do you accept?
Book Co-op accepts all major credit cards. All credit card payments will appear on your statement under the heading of "The Students of Georgetown Inc." and not Book Co-op.
When do I pick up my unsold books?
You can pick up your unsold books in the Bulldog Alley in the Leavey Center on January 13th or 14th. Hours will be from 10-4. If you are not available, you can have a friend pick up your unsold books if you give them your go card or another form of your identification.
When do I pick up my unsold books?
You can pick up your unsold books in the Leavey Program Room on September 2 and 3. Hours will be announced closer to the date. If you are not available, you can have a friend pick up your unsold books if you give them your go card or another form of your identification.