Institutionally owned and operated, the George Washington University bookstore has 20,000 square feet and grosses more than $2 million annually. The intent is to break even with all profits going back to the school. General policies and procedures are described: spatial organization and display, staff and training, inventory, and promotion. (JT)

Describes the new University of New Mexico's Bookstore that opened on October 30, 1974. (PG)

Identifies reasons for increasing the size of a college store's mass market paperback display and inventory; and identifies some selling and promotional tips to increase the return on this investment in capital and space. (Author/PG)

Covers the bookstore's image and business character, location considerations, building requirements, interior layouts and space requirements, fixture requirements and service facilities. (PG)

The Book Center provides services to the Community College of Denver at Auraria, Metropolitan State College, and the University of Colorado at Denver, as well as the greater Denver community. Its interior design is detailed with emphasis on its flexibility. (LBH)

A National Association of College Stores (NACS) guide to practices is provided. These practices were designed to furnish administrators with data on store operations and to provide administrators and store managers with data required to assess the quality and effectiveness of store performance. (MLW)

Recommendations are offered regarding the need for accuracy in estimating past course enrollment, information needs in initial ordering, sales potential of unsold inventory, and the use of computer assistance. (LBH)

Changes in bookstore management and marketing procedures are described which have contributed to increased sales of 140 percent. Mention is made of inventory control, salaries and wages, store reorganization, and planning and control. (LBH)

A special booklet, "Faculty Guide to Textbooks," was developed by the college store personnel as an open, frank form of communication. The faculty is given the reasons why and the times when text information is needed along with the activities that are generated in the store upon receipt and implementation of the data. (LBH)

Increasingly, college bookstores are departing from the traditional model and becoming high-technology retailing environments, providing books, merchandise, food services, and entertainment in one location. Critics say they lack charm and are attempting to do too much; supporters feel they are better positioned for sales in a competitive market.…

Discusses basic principles of business, education, marketing, retail operation, bookshops, merchandising, display, selling, and success and their application to college bookstores. (JT)

Presents some stocking, maintaining, and purchasing tips for college stores with trade paperback sections. (PG)

Since college stores have a clientele for children's books, but rarely sell them, this article recommends ways to start children's book sales and to promote them. (PG)

Technical/reference books must be sold by the college store for it to continue as an educational resource center. A professional retailing approach to technical/reference books will increase sales and contribute to profits. (Author/PG)