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St. Olaf College Bookstore
507-786-3048 · (888) 232-6523 · www.stolafbookstore.com

The St. Olaf Bookstore is located on the ground level of Buntrock Commons, the main campus center.  The bookstore is operated for the convenience of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and campus visitors.  The St. Olaf Bookstore is proud to be independently owned and operated by St. Olaf College.  All bookstore income after covering costs of operation is returned to the college to cover general college costs.  The bookstore is a proud member of NACS (the National Association of College Stores), ABA (American Booksellers Association), UMBA (Upper Midwest Booksellers’ Association), FLA (Fair Labor Association), and the WRC (Workers’ Rights Consortium).

Bookstore Website
The St. Olaf Bookstore maintains a web site that can be accessed directly at www.stolafbookstore.com.  The site features a most of the clothing, insignia gifts, music, faculty and alumni books, and textbooks that are available at the store, as well as general event, contact, and store hours information.  Gift cards may also be purchased online, and can be used to purchase any items in the store.  The bookstore website is a great way to order Ole gear and supplies before you arrive on campus!

Textbook Reservations
First-year students can purchase their textbooks after registration via the bookstore website and have them ready for pick-up prior to the start of classes.  Our “Big Package” program allows all students the convenience of ordering online while allowing them to avoid the inevitable long lines at the bookstore during the first few days of classes.
 
General Textbook Information
Textbooks and course materials are the most important tools of learning at St. Olaf, and they are the main focus of the bookstore.  Students should budget an average of $100-$200 per class for required books and general classroom supplies.  The St. Olaf Bookstore makes a special effort to acquire as many used textbooks as possible to save students money.  While this is not always possible due to new editions or textbook packaging, we do our utmost to find as many used books as we can.  Books for each class are usually on the shelves during the month before the term begins.  To be assured of having all books for a class, students should purchase books no later than the first day of classes.
   
Textbook Buyback
The bookstore offers students the opportunity to sell their textbooks back to the bookstore five times during the academic year.  If the books will be used again the following term at St. Olaf, students are offered 50% of the new book price.  If the books will not be used again, the textbook wholesaler sponsoring the buyback may choose to buy them for their own use at a reduced price.

General Reading Books
The St. Olaf Bookstore stocks a large selection of books for reference and leisure reading.  The General Books Department carries a wide variety of titles in categories such as fiction, reference, science and nature, humor, mystery, science fiction, history, current affairs, biography, art and photography, travel, cooking, religion, and children’s books among others.  Books by St. Olaf faculty and alumni are also on hand, and we specialize in Scandinavian fiction, non-fiction, and children’s works.  The bookstore regularly sponsors author signings and book events on campus that are open to the public.  We offer our Browser’s Dozen each month (twelve hand-selected titles at 25% off), a category-of-the-month (all titles in this subject are 20% off) and a monthly newsletter.  Any title that is still in print may be special ordered from the bookstore.

St. Olaf Clothing and Insignia Items
The St. Olaf Bookstore carries a wide selection of St. Olaf insignia clothing and merchandise.  A variety of branded clothing, including sweatshirts, t-shirts, shorts and sweatpants, caps, children’s clothing, and outerwear are always in stock.  All clothing is guaranteed sweatshop-free as identified by the Workers’ Rights Consortium and the Fair Labor Association.  New clothing styles debut every season, and our newest items are featured in our online catalog each October.  Insignia gifts, including glassware and mugs, jewelry, pennants, lanyards, and stationery, are also stocked throughout the year.

St. Olaf Music
The bookstore carries all of the St. Olaf music that is still in print.  This includes recordings by the world famous St. Olaf Choir, as well as selections from the St. Olaf Orchestra, the St. Olaf Band, and various other campus music groups.  Music by St. Olaf alumni and faculty are also available.

Scandinavian and General Gifts
The bookstore is proud of the Scandinavian roots of St. Olaf College.  We carry a wide variety of Scandinavian gifts, including glassware, figurines, linens, and specially-made St. Olaf sweaters from Norlender of Norway.  We also carry a unique selection of general gifts, including Demdaco products, and we specialize in unique Holiday gifts during the Christmas Season.

Computer and Classroom Supplies
The St. Olaf Bookstore stocks a wide assortment of computer supplies, including dorm cables, disks, printer and toner cartridges, and some software.  Computer hardware and software are always available for order.  The store also carries a complete inventory of classroom supplies to suit all of your educational needs!
  
Sundries and General Merchandise
The bookstore also carries a large inventory of beverages, candy, snacks, milk, bread, yogurt, pizza, and other fresh and frozen foods.  In addition, a full complement of health and medical products is available.  Other merchandise include film, batteries, dorm supplies, phone cards, mylar balloons for special occasions, greeting cards, frisbees and games, magazines and newspapers, and backpacks.
  
Other Services
The bookstore also offers film processing, free gift-wrapping, gift cards, and other services.  There are also numerous sales, coupons, and special savings offers throughout the year.

C-Store
The C-Store (convenience store) front portion of the bookstore is open extended hours for the convenience of students.  Food, beverages, snacks, and general supplies are available in this part of the store.

Store Hours

Bookstore Contact Information
            Phone: (507) 786-3048; Toll free: (888) 232-6523
           
Visit us online at www.stolafbookstore.com for more information.

The bookstore is proud to make regular donations in support of campus and student programs. Remember that buying your textbooks and other merchandise at the St. Olaf Bookstore keeps all of your money on campus and is applied toward lowering costs at the college!