Industry Information

The Used Textbook Association is working on behalf of its membership through a variety of initiatives. Read more about how we’re fulfilling our objectives and check this section for the latest industry information and important facts.

You can also find out how we're working with industry influencers and other third parties on Approaches, Alternatives & Answers.

UTA Position Papers

Textbook Rental Programs: Is a Textbook Rental Program Right for Your School? Helpful Facts for Consideration

Built-In Obsolescence Impacts Textbook Affordability: Publisher Merchandising Techniques Inflate the Cost of Textbooks. Additional facts

Publishers are going direct to students. Proactive measures by the bookstore can help reduce tactics that drive textbook prices higher. Learn the strategies you can employ to combat publisher merchandising tactics

Keeping used textbooks available depends heavily on the timely decisions of faculty members. Learn more about educating faculty on the importance of their role in the textbook adoption process.