What's New At the Bookstore?
The Foothill-De Anza Community College District has entered into a partnership with Follett Higher Education Group to manage and operate the Bookstores at both De Anza and Foothill colleges, effective since Oct. 21, 2021.
New Adoptions Process Now In Effect
Faculty members should now be using the new textbook adoption process to order books, starting with orders for winter quarter 2022.
Orders should be submitted by using the new Follett Discover adoption tool that's available in the Faculty Apps section of MyPortal.
See below for more information about the transition and some answers to frequently asked questions.
You can watch a Zoom recording of the Nov. 3, 2021, training session held for De Anza and Foothill faculty members, as well as a special training video prepared by Follett .
The Follett partnership is aligned with De Anza's continued drive to lower the costs of textbooks and course materials for our students – including the college's longstanding efforts to promote Open Educational Resources and other zero-cost or low-cost digital, rental and used course material options.
About the New Bookstore Operator
Follett Higher Education Group has been in the higher education sector for more than 140 years. They operate more than 1,100 college and university bookstores across the United States and Canada, including more than 100 in California. They bring the advantages of an extensive supply chain, economies of scale, new technology and many years of experience serving California community colleges.
Follett is also focused on student affordability, offering the nation’s largest textbook rental program, an extensive selection of used, digital, new and OER materials, and a price-matching program.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some answers to important questions about the transition. We will update this webpage with more questions and answers as the process continues.
- Additional information for students can be found on the Bookstore FAQs for Students webpage.
NEW FAQs About the Adoptions Process
- Scroll down further for answers to general FAQs about the new Bookstore operation
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Can I log into Follett Discover outside of MyPortal?
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How does Follett Discover know what courses I’m teaching?
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What if I cannot find the course material I’m looking for?
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What happens to my adoption after I submit it?
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What is OER content? How do I mark a material as OER?
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How do I tell the store that I will not be requiring materials?
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What if I have a course pack or an art kit?
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Can I leave a message for my students?
General FAQs
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When did the new partnership begin?
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Will there be a new Bookstore website?
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Will there still be a "physical" Bookstore on campus?
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How do I order a book for my classes?
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How do I order required supplies for my classes?
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Will Open Educational Resources (OER) be available through the Bookstore?
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Does Follett offer eBook options?
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Do digital learning materials meet accessibility requirements?
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What if I want to adopt an edition not listed on the Follett Discover site?
Still Have Questions?
Visit our Bookstore help page or send an email to deanza@bkstr.com and a member of the Follett team will respond as soon as possible.