UAS Bookstore SurveyPlease indicate how you principally interact with the UAS Bookstore:
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
57 |
0 |
NA |
As a local student |
: |
27 |
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As a distance (eLearning) student |
: |
9 |
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As an instructor |
: |
5 |
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University employee |
: |
12 |
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Member of the public |
: |
4 |
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Please indicate where you live:
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
57 |
0 |
NA |
UAS Housing |
: |
6 |
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Juneau community |
: |
39 |
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Outside of Juneau |
: |
12 |
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The UAS bookstore website provides online ordering of textbooks and merchandise, general information on the bookstore and faculty book adoption information.
How helpful is the bookstore web site to you?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
57 |
0 |
NA |
Very helpful |
: |
4 |
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Somewhat helpful |
: |
15 |
|
No opinion |
: |
8 |
|
Somewhat unhelpful |
: |
3 |
|
Very unhelpful |
: |
5 |
|
I have never used the web site |
: |
22 |
|
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How do you usually buy your text books?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
57 |
0 |
NA |
Juneau campus bookstore |
: |
0 |
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Juneau online bookstore (MBS Direct) |
: |
0 |
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Other local bookstore |
: |
0 |
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Other online bookstore |
: |
57 |
|
Whoever has the best price |
: |
0 |
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Comments: Selected: Other online bookstore
Typically amazon.com | Selected: Other online bookstore
This is not really relevant for me... I am an instructor and told to use MBS since most of my students live outside of Juneau. I don't need a physical bookstore in that sense | Selected: Other online bookstore
I use amazon the most as they have cheap and used books. | Selected: Other online bookstore
the one time i tried to buy a required coursebook at the juneau campus store, it was out of stock, and i was told to wait two weeks. | Selected: Other online bookstore
a lot less expensive to order from ebay, half.com, or amazon | Selected: Other online bookstore
I buy it from the cheapest website. I even started renting them online. | Selected: Other online bookstore
The bookstore rips me off and charges a ridiculous amount of money. I will never buy my books there if I can help it. | Selected: Other online bookstore
I usually use Amazon or Half Price books,they are more than half the price of what the bookstore charges and they accept decent returns. | Selected: Other online bookstore
Amazon is my go-to for all the books I need for class. | Selected: Other online bookstore
Prices are outrageous and the whole system is designed to artificially inflate the cost of the text books while releases new books every year with very small changes ensuring that students are forced to spend, spend, spend. | Selected: Other online bookstore
Generally less expensive through amazon.com | Selected: Other online bookstore
I am not currently a student so I am not buying textbooks. | Selected: Other online bookstore
Not worth it any more to buy from UAS book store | Selected: Other online bookstore
UAS bookstore is a joke | Selected: Other online bookstore
After my freshman semester, I only shop on Amazon. Incredible prices, and I was not able to sell back any of my books to the book store. They said that they were using new versions of the books I had bought. | Selected: Other online bookstore
Amazon is SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper than this bookstore. I only use the store when extremely deaperate. This bookstore over prices absolutely everythig which is horribly inconvenient for a student on a budget. | Selected: Other online bookstore
Typically use Amazon. The prices are better and the UAS bookstore rarely has what I need for the MPA program. | Selected: Other online bookstore
My last year I bought all my textbooks from the Bookstore. | Selected: Other online bookstore
MBS is an over-priced nightmare. I find that digital versions are significantly cheaper from the publisher websites (usually $80-$150 for ebook and required access). If there is no digital version I'lI buy from Amazon, usually for one third the price that MBS charges. Unfortunately, instructors seldom let students know about these cheaper options, which is a disservice to their students. | Selected: Other online bookstore
Unfortunately, UAS bookstore doesn't even come close to providing competitive pricing for textbooks or for buyback prices. | Selected: Other online bookstore
I have yet to find a better site to buy textbooks on than dealoz.com. They compare all the online vendors together to give you the best price. I rarely even bother to check the bookstore for my textbooks because even with shipping to Alaska, online is cheaper. | Selected: Other online bookstore
I would have to spend double if I didnt. I will always prefer to buy on Amazon or ebay. | Selected: Other online bookstore
I use the UAS bookstore as a last resort. It's too expensive and Buy Back Week is a joke. | Selected: Other online bookstore
I find the bookstore prices to be very expensive. If I can't find a better price online, I buy from the bookstore. | Selected: Other online bookstore
Juneau bookstore prices are ridiculous. | Selected: Other online bookstore
Although for my Summer class, I had to purchase a required textbook. |
I use the campus bookstore to purchase:
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
57 |
0 |
NA |
Textbooks |
: |
5 |
|
School supplies/backpacks |
: |
8 |
|
Art supplies |
: |
5 |
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Clothing |
: |
21 |
|
General books |
: |
6 |
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Gifts |
: |
29 |
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I do not shop at the campus bookstore |
: |
20 |
|
Other |
: |
4 |
|
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Comments: Selected: Gifts
I can only mark one but I frequently buy books there as well as UAS logo clothing | Selected:
Gift cards for University functions, serves as prizes | Selected: Other
i rarely shop at the campus bookstore, and usually purchase school/art supplies there | Selected:
Mugs. | Selected:
I never buy textbooks at the bookstore, the prices and returns are outrageous however I enjoy their selection of gifts and university apparel. | Selected:
Water Bottles & Mugs | Selected: I do not shop at the campus bookstore
It's a scam. | Selected: Gifts
I like the gift items they carry but are generally more expensive than elsewhere. | Selected: I do not shop at the campus bookstore
I've browsed but have not bought anything | Selected: I do not shop at the campus bookstore
See above comment | Selected: Other
I have bought art supplies from the bookstore. I bought books my freshman year. | Selected: Gifts
Now that I think about it, I should get my parents UAS hoodies for Christmas. | Selected: I do not shop at the campus bookstore
I will not contribute my money to such an extortion | Selected: I do not shop at the campus bookstore
The bookstore prices are ridiculous and the buy-back is at a terrible rate. |
Do you use the bookstore to purchase books using financial aid or agency funding prior to disbursement?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
56 |
1 |
NA |
|
Looking ahead, what are the best things about the current UAS Bookstore that UAS should strive to preserve?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
44 |
13 |
NA |
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Comments:
The giftshop- textbooks are to unreasonably priced at the bookstore. I quit buying books there after my freshmen year- the prices always astound me. |
Books by local authors & related events / book signings
Clothing & merchandise
All the nice gift items in the front of the store |
It is a place where UAS items and some books by local authors can be purchased. I like the gift shop aspect |
no comment |
Its a great place to get some university clothing. However, I do not like the Ray Troll and wish there was more professional and more classic UAS logo wear. |
The many options of clothing, UAS Gear |
location |
The bookstore has a nice feel to it, it definitely provides a campus-like atmosphere. |
... |
It looks really nice. |
Best way to get University gear. |
Being able to purchase UAS logo material, little gifts. |
Nothing, close it down and save the university some money. People buy stuff, including books, online. There is no need for a physical bookstore at UAS. |
Quaint, cozy colorful atmosphere |
Everything. |
The section with the books by local and UAS faculty |
Give students reimbursements that make a difference. A $20 return on a $150 text books is almost robbery. Of course students shop online instead of the store, the prices there are unacceptable. |
The lighting and inviting atmosphere is great! The selection of clothing, mugs, gifts, etc. is wonderful. The large size of the store is very nice. It's great the bookstore has grab and go items (pens, thumb drives, etc.)that students need for class, but the distance from main campus is not at all ideal. |
Preserve? Nothing. The current system is horrible. |
UAS logo apparel and other items. |
Im from out of state and I love sending UAS stuff home as gifts! I love the sweatshirts and other UAS branded merchandise. I also like the other trendy gifts! I can't find that stuff anywhere else and they are great for decorating my room and feeling at home and comfortable. I like the school supplies too although I find them cheaper elsewhere. |
The T-shirts |
T shirts, etc. |
UAS logo merchandise |
showcase of local artwork, clothing, and well-priced art supplies |
UAS theme clothing items to sell as gifts. |
Nothing |
Its location is conveniently close to main campus. They have always had books needed for my classes whenever I've checked. |
Diverse selection of goods |
Pride in the UAS concept and campus. |
Variety |
I like the area at the front of the store with the products from other countries. Fair Trade !! |
I do love the variety of items at the UAS bookstore. I even bring my out-of-state family and friends there when they visit. |
nothing |
Please continue to stock: Eclectic, fair trade, and sustainable gifts. UAS apparel |
Good location. |
There are a lot of cool gifts and art supplies here, I would hate to lose that. |
Need to lower prices, stop trying to make money and focus on helping students |
The cool stuff they have |
Gifts |
The only thing that the University should preserve is the online service attached to the bookstore. I find it necessary to find my book ISBNs. |
Hard to find books, like the Mecklenburg guide to fishes, etc. |
Authorizing people calls in to pay for textbooks using a credit card. |
N/A |
Looking ahead, what changes or new or enhanced services should UAS consider for the bookstore?
Valid |
Missing |
Mean |
39 |
18 |
NA |
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Comments:
The bookstore needs to consider revamping its buy back program. A book I BOUGHT from the bookstore for over $150 dollars was going to be bought back for $20- that's rude and a slap in the face. I wound p trading te book into amazon for $70 and was able to buy books for my next semester. |
More supplementary books and resources |
no comment |
I feel like more students would use the book store more if it was on the main campus. I know when it moved I really stopped going there. It is just as easy to go a store to get supplies, and they seem to have a better price. I think if there is ever a student union built, relocating the book store to that building on campus would help greatly. I would like to see more done with the logo wear too. |
Closer to campus- biggest complaint, is its to far away for students to venture too. They would like something closer on campus, maybe a kiosk |
get some more affordable items, and sell more UAS clothing and paraphernalia |
I would like to see a different textbook provider, other than MBS. |
Location |
I would move the bookstore back on campus. |
No longer needed. Books are way cheaper on Amazon. |
None. |
The UAS bookstore does not represent the university as one would expect. Items and articles of clothing bearing the UAS Learn, Engage, Change logo are few and far between. More of this kind of thing could enhance the feeling of being part of a team and assist in efforts for increased student retainment. |
Renting the textbooks and matching prices to online stores. |
The location of the bookstore is not convenient for students. The roundabout construction made walking to/from the bookstore dangerous. When/If we get a Student Union building on campus - I'd love to see the bookstore relocated inside the Union. I'd like to see UAS clothing sold at Fred Meyer or Walmart, like you see in college towns across the U.S. Not only might this be more convenient for students, but it's great advertising to the community. I'd also love to be able to purchase UAS brand items (clothing, mugs, etc.) online at a well-designed easy to use website. This would be a great option for prospective students or parents/alumni living out of town who'd like to get some UAS logo items for themselves or as gifts. |
Burn it down and say ten hail mary's. |
more snacks or food items. school supplies like notebooks and folders need to be cheaper than wally or freds for me to buy them at the bookstore. |
logo wear |
Can't think of any |
be on campus |
Better deals for students to purchase and receive money or store credit back for their books |
cheaper prices on school textbooks. |
I understand textbooks are expensive in general, though UAS seems to charge a premium. The issue would not be much of an problem if the bookstore offered even somewhat decent prices for buyback, if at all. in my six semesters here, I have never received more than 10% back for buyback. One semester I was forced to buy from UAS due to time conflicts, I spent $1270 on books only to receive $64 back, that is a total of 5% back. It is ridiculous and a legal for price gouging. |
It should be on campus, that would make access to it easier and more convenient for students. I would use it more if it were on the main campus due to the frequency on being here. I find it more of an inconvenience having to walk to the bookstore with it not being on campus. Bascially, I would actually go there if it were on the actual campus. |
Prices should be adjusted if possible. The UAS bookstore can absolutely not compete with Amazon or other online stores when they charge upwards of $100 for books that can be bought elsewhere for $10/$15. |
Pricea! Prices! Prices! Lower them and stop over pricing us on books! We are not rich. |
Better corner the used market to compete with online sales. |
Lowering the prices would be great. We are BROKE college students and it is hard to afford anything in there. |
Add more merchandise to the online site so those outside of Juneau can order items. Put more pictures of the items, not just the logo on the clothing items. |
Better pricing for textbooks and buy back pricing that reflects those prices. There is no comparison when I can buy a text book for $4 with shipping when the book store wants two or three times that much and then pay back pennies on the dollar to just sell it at a extremely high price again. I don't buy my books there because I can save an average of $250 every semester shopping around and buying them elsewhere. |
I never sell my books back to UAS as their pay-back prices are so low. I get a better price reselling them online or in person. UAS needs to make it worth my while if they want more used textbooks options. |
Lower your damn prices |
New staff. They're not the most welcoming. |
Maybe a used book area for students to operate, or a way for students to independently sell their books directly to other students. I know it would probably cause the bookstore to lose money, but it would help the community a lot. |
Placing the bookstore at a more accessible location. |
Better location |
Mainly continue on with/improve upon the website. |
Move it into the main UAS building, such as in the lobby where the coffee is made, and combine the two. |
Selling all products from the UAS bookstore online. |
Giving students the opportunity to purchase books even though they have not received their financial aid disbursement. |
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