Specifications include, but are not limited to: • An onsite bookstore with an online presence that will allow students swift and convenient access to all of the resources they may require in their courses in consideration of Louisiana Revised Statute 17:3129.9 (“Affordable textbooks and opened educational resources”) • A convenient and affordable means for students to purchase lower cost textbooks, courseware, and course supplies through a single transaction in lieu of purchasing contents separately • A first-day access solution that excludes courses utilizing Open Education Resources (OERs) from fee assessment • A first-day access solution that allows faculty the choice of adopting either digital or print resources • A first-day access solution that supports integration via the College’s Learning Management System (currently Canvas) for implementation and ongoing maintenance and upgrades • A high-quality operation accompanied by high student satisfaction and perceived value • A highly motivated, customer-centered management team and workforce that provides a single point of contact (from the vendor) to manage the relationship • Visibility and transparency on bookstore sales • Provide an efficient, user-friendly system for the adoption of textbooks (digital and print) and the ordering of course supplies and materials • Promote exposure of the College's brand • Maintain consistent and open collaboration with all stakeholders with regard to the status of all textbook and course supplies orders. • Provide and end-of-year review of the operation including analytics on user access of materials and adoptions • A clean, well-managed and responsive bookstore operation • A capital outlay plan for facility renovation and aesthetics with the College’s identity and needs in mind • Financial value to the College
