About UTA

The Used Textbook Association is a leading advocate for the role and value of affordable educational materials in higher education.

In 2006, the association was founded by a group of textbook wholesalers who saw a need to take action on industry approaches and speak on behalf of the industry. As our organization becomes fully operational, our leadership will transition to the bookstores we represent.

We're working together to advance our mission:

• To build a dynamic, member-centric association that serves the needs of campus bookstores, faculty members and students.
• To engage directly with influencers and policy setters.
• To help students and the marketplace to understand the true cost of textbooks.
• To help foster more timely adoptions by faculty members.
• To increase the overall supply of used textbooks.