Adoptions not Required (Online Bookstore)

Issue/Question

My course never uses a text

Do I have to mark my course as Adoptions not Required each semester?

Environment

• usd.textbookx.com
• USD Online Bookstore
• Akademos
• Faculty

Cause

no materials are required 

Resolution

1. As the instructor, if no materials are required for this semester for your course, follow the video: 
   Note: If materials are needed, they need to be listed in the online bookstore. Certain benefits, such as those provided by Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) and NCAA textbook scholarships must run through the bookstore to be properly processed.
     
2. If your course (s) never have adoptions, contact the bookstore through the Ask Charlie's Bookstore & Fan Shop a Question form
3. Under this question is in relation to, select Charlie's Bookstore
4. Type in Course Codes and Sections
5. Under Textbook Name, indicate Adoptions never Required
6. Fill out fields as needed 
7. Click Request
8. Akademos by VitalSource will mark these courses as Adoptions not Required prior to each semester bookstore adoption opening
9. Faculty members can always override this selection if needed in the future
10. For bookstore questions, please contact adoptions@vitalsource.com