Its simple math.  More USED Books = more savings.  Well Lieberman’s happens to be the #1 bookstore at UDEL for a reason.   We stock more USED books than our competition and they are all priced lower!   Sure sometimes another bookstore may try to sneak in a lower price, $.25 cents lower than ours.  Thats ok.  Let us know and we will meet our obligation.

The fact is that other bookstores spend their time watching OUR pricing because we continually price our books cheaper than the rest of the industry, as well as offering lower specially discounted books to provide you with even more savings.

WE STAND BY OUR GUARANTEE and we wholeheartedly think that if you buy all of your books at all three bookstores, you will always find a lower total price at Liebermans.  The Math is quite simple.

Don’t take our word for it!  Shop and compare.  We are hear to make you happy and earn your business.  We are a student driven bookstore who truely understands your plight and wants to offer the lowest possible prices on textbooks.

Let us know how we are doing.  If you find a price at any of our competitors that is cheaper, just let us know and we will assist.   We thank you in advance for your trust.

Dan Lieberman
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Bed Bath & Beyond has pulled together a selection of many popular items that students need. Categories such as bedding, bath, storage, organization, desk accessories, furniture, decorations, and more are featured in the pop-up store.

Lieberman’s Bookstore has made college life a quick and easy transition for purchasing everything students need when living at UD. We have always striven to giving student customers great service and convenient, easy shopping. We have invited Bed Bath & Beyond to join our mission to make life easier for students. They have eliminated the hassle of buying those last minute items that University of Delaware students need to make their new homes at school a great place to live and learn.

Start your semester off the right way and eliminate the run-around hassle of buying these products when you needed them yesterday. Be sure to visit our store when you move into your dorm room or off-campus space. There are limited quantities and you don’t want to make an unnecessary trip to buy these great home products when we are located right on campus!

Dorm-Life: The Necessities

When you’ve never lived in a dorm before, trying to decide what to bring with you and what to leave at home can be a difficult task. A good way to start the process is by contacting your future roommate. Discuss with them who should bring what and maybe even some ideas for setting up the dorm room. Otherwise you’ll end up having two microwaves, two televisions, two VCR/DVD players, two inflatable chairs, etc. By talking to them first you’ll ensure that you only bring what you need and you’ll also get to know them a bit before you move in.

There are some items that you’re going to want to make sure just one of you brings. One of these is an area rug or a carpet. The U of D dorms aren’t carpeted and tend to feel a bit “institutionalized.” Having a carpet will be the first step in making it feel more like home. Another of these items is a television and VCR/DVD player. If you’re planning on following your favorite series or watching the latest movies, this is a must. There’s no public television on campus and movie screenings are far and few in between. The final necessary items are a microwave and a mini-fridge. As a new student you’ll be required to purchase a meal plan, but there will be late-night study sessions that leave you completely famished and also times when you can’t make the scheduled dining hall meals. By bringing these appliances you can avoid going hungry or having spending extra money.

There’s also many items that you will both need to bring. As far as bedding goes, you’ll both need to have extra-long twin size sheets, pillows, pillowcases, comforters, and any other bedding essentials you might require. The dorm rooms are equipped with a bed frame and a mattress, but it’s up to you to make it comfortable for yourself. The dorms will also have dressers and wardrobes, but you’ll want to bring your own hangers and possibly even some closet organizers. IKEA is a great place to get things like that and also any additional furniture you might want for the room. (You’ll be provided with a desk.) Since the furniture is unassembled, it’s often cheaper and easier to move. Inexpensive, mobile furniture makes IKEA a popular choice for all UD students.

The walls of the dorms are a uniform white and will definitely need some “spicing up.” Most college students buy cheap posters to hang around the room. Luckily for UD students there’s a biannual poster sale at the start of each semester in the Perkins Student Center. They have a great variety of subjects and sizes, so there’s definitely something for everyone. You might also want to bring some pictures that remind you of high school friends and your hometown to place around the dorm. As far as things you shouldn’t bring go, leave the candles and hot-plates at home. Your RA will quickly confiscate either of these items because they are considered fire-hazards. So remember, talk to your roommate first and have fun preparing for the big move!

Stay On Top: Freshman Year Advice

From a distance, college looks like an endless cycle of partying, hanging out with friends, and extra-curricular activities. But believe it or not, there’s a good deal of academics mixed in there somewhere. Most upperclassmen think that the biggest mistake they’ve made through-out their individual college careers was not taking freshman year seriously. Therefore, it’s extremely important in your first year of college to establish a good balance between your social and academic life. Here are some tips to get you started-

1.       Go to class!!

Freshman year is exciting because it’s typically when we, as young adults, get our first true taste of freedom. Most professors won’t take attendance and none of them will call your dorm wondering why you haven’t made it to class in the last week. Speaking from experience, you should still go. The attendance and participation portion of your grade will suffer deeply from extensive absences and furthermore, so will your test grades. It’s almost impossible to pass a class without attending.

2.       Develop Good Study Habits

Setting aside a few minutes each day to review the material from your classes will make studying for midterms and exams much easier. The most important thing you can do to pass your exams is simply taking the time to study. We all know that in high school the idea of studying was laughable. Most of us just didn’t need to. But in college it’s necessary since your exams are such a large portion of your overall grade and the material is much more difficult. Therefore, go to the library, a coffee shop, or even your friends dorm, just find a place where you can establish a focused study routine and stick to it.

3.       Get to Know Your Professors

In high school you had no choice but to become personally acquainted with your teachers, but in college it becomes your own responsibility. The classes are typically so large that you can sit through a course all semester without the professor knowing your name. It’s not out of a lack of interest; they just have so many students that it can be difficult to remember them all. So take the initiative and introduce yourself in the beginning of the semester. Not only will you get to know an interesting person but you’ll also gain many academic benefits. For example, if you’re having trouble with the material you’ll feel much more comfortable going to their office hours and asking for help when they know who you are.  It’s also useful to develop an academic relationship with them because you will inevitably at one point or another need a professor to write you a recommendation. (For study abroad, internships, graduate school, etc.)

Make the Commitment to a Semester Abroad

Studying abroad is a big commitment, especially if you decide to go for a full semester. But I’m sure anyone who’s been will tell you the same thing- it’s a once and a lifetime experience. Of course, going for summer or winter session is also a great experience. Especially if you can’t gather the funds for a full semester or you aren’t able to fit four months out of the country into your busy undergraduate schedule. But if you don’t fall into one of the categories above and have the opportunity to go abroad for an entire semester- I highly recommend it.

When you live in a country for four months, you become a local. You know where to grocery shop, how to avoid the tourists, where all the good parks are, etc. You get to venture outside of the popular destinations and see for yourself how the local people really live, work, and play. When you go for one of the month long sessions you are really just a “glorified tourist.” You spend the majority of your time running around the country trying to see all of the landmarks, museums, and historical places. It’s impossible to capture the true essence of what it’s like to live in a foreign country in such a short time period.

Plus, you’ll have more opportunities to travel outside of the country if you go for a full semester. For example, if you chose to study in London, you’d have plenty of free weekends and easy access to continental Europe, where you could see numerous additional countries and experience their own unique cultures. You would also get a one to two week break period which you could use to explore. When you go abroad for winter or summer session your prospects for travel are severely constricted.

Furthermore, by going for a whole semester you gain a better understanding of how the school system in that country operates. You are placed with real professors from your chosen country and held to the same standards to which they hold native students. This is immensely valuable if you plan to attend graduate school in that country or if you are considering a career in teaching abroad. When you go for the month long programs the conditions are typically much more relaxed and the classes are usually taught in an American manner rather than a foreign one.

If you’ve decided to just go abroad for one of the shorter sessions without giving much thought to a full semester, I urge you to reconsider. Both are great experiences, but overall I find the semester long programs to be much more rewarding and enriching. It’s a serious commitment, but it’s one that you’ll both remember and cherish making.

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UD Academic Planners 2010-2011

Reg. Priced $7.99

FALL 2010 EXTENDED HOURS

08/23 – 08/27 Mon – Fri 9.am. – 6 p.m.

08/28 – 08/29 Sat – Sun 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

08/30 – 09/02 Mon – Thur 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

09/03 Fri 8 a.m – 5 p.m.

09/04 – 09/05  Sat – Sun 10 a.m – 5 p.m.

09/06 Mon – Labor Day 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

09/07 – 09/09 Tues – Thur 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

From 09/10 on, we will be conducting regular store hours.

NORMAL STORE HOURS

Monday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Tuesday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Wednesday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Thursday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday CLOSED

What happens during Delaworld?

Lieberman’s Bookstore is fully staffed with UD students who have all gone through being freshmen at Delaware. We understand that the transition can be overwhelming and are more than willing to help make your first time buying your textbooks as simple as possible.
• When you first come in to our store over the summer for Delaworld, we’ll answer all of your questions about textbooks and will also take down your information so we can check in with you later in the summer to make sure you don’t have any other questions about how to order your textbooks for the Fall.
• We know how hectic the summer can get for everyone, so we usually like to give our incoming freshmen a follow-up phone call and a friendly reminder so they remember to order their textbooks as early as possible and get the best prices for their books.

Why is pre-ordering my textbooks a good idea?

We guarantee that the sooner you reserve your textbooks, the better your chances are for receiving used books in the best condition we have to offer. Due to the many pre-orders we receive from current students, the sooner you place your order the higher your chances will be for receiving used books at a lower cost. (For example, if you’re taking a common class such as CHEM100 and you have a high order number, chances are that those people who ordered before you will have already reserved many of the used copies of chemistry textbooks.) Therefore it’s always a good idea to order your books as soon as you have a general idea of what your schedule will be (or around the middle of the summer.) Also, if you have to make any later changes to your schedule, we will be happy to make any changes to your order and take out or add any textbooks if you just let us know.

How do I order my textbooks?

There are many ways in which you can pre-order your textbooks. You can:
• place an order through our website
• order by calling into the store (302-283-9980)
• fax us your schedule (302-283-9983)
• mail us your information to:
• 45 East Main Street, Newark DE 19711
• Email us: sales@lubonline.com

In order to do this all you’ll need to do is give us a copy of your schedule since we keep a record in our system of each textbook used for each course, listed by each section and professor. We will also have all the same textbooks as the University bookstore. At this time you’ll also be given the option of either pre-paying for your books with a credit card or putting your books on hold. We suggest prepaying for the books. This is usually more convenient for our customers since the store is often very hectic during this time of the semester, and by pre-paying for your textbooks you’ll be able to come in, pick them up right away, and go.

Why is Lieberman’s the best place to buy my textbooks?

• Our store carries the exact same textbooks as the University bookstore. We have a contract with them and receive all of the information for the upcoming semester’s textbooks from the University’s professors.
• Lieberman’s also sells the most used books on campus because we buy back the most used books.
• We guarantee the lowest prices. If you can find the same book for a lower price at another on-campus bookstore, we will match that price.
• Our store is also designed for easy customer use. All of our textbooks are organized alphabetically on our shelves by class section and number, so you can easily locate your textbooks in the store if need be.
• Our store also specially orders books for customers, so in the case that you may need a specific book for your class that isn’t offered at any other store, we can order that for you at no extra cost.
• Lieberman’s is staffed with UD students who are all familiar with the classes and professors at the University, which often makes buying and asking questions about textbooks much easier.

What do I do in order to pick up my textbooks?

When you place your textbook order you’ll be given a designated pickup date during the first move-in weekend at the beginning of the semester, either during the morning or afternoon.
• On that day you can come into the store and check in at the front, and we’ll have someone go get your box of textbooks for you.
• We’ll then have someone go over your order with you and make sure that all of the textbooks you need are there. If you would also like to make any changes to your order at that time we can help you with that, although it’s always a good idea to let us know ahead of time before you come in for pickup if you need to make any changes to your order.
• Incoming students often have questions about optional versus required books for their classes, and whether optional books are necessary. We always suggest that you check with your professor or someone who has taken the class before if you’re not sure whether you need a certain book for your class.
• If you would still like to buy the book just in case, we allow students to return their books within the drop/add date for classes for the semester.

Can I keep my parent’s credit card on file with the store?

We allow students to keep a parent’s credit card on file with us in order to make paying for textbooks easier and more convenient. This form allows you to make returns, exchanges, or purchase additional textbooks with your parent’s credit card number. You are not required to have their credit card with you at the time of purchase. All you’ll need to do is bring a valid picture ID and we will charge the card for your purchase or credit the card for your return. You can make purchases for books, school supplies, clothing, gift items and more. However, your parent can also restrict the usage of the card to textbooks and supplies only if they wish.

What other components for classes do you sell in your store?

Along with textbooks we also sell other various classroom supplies in our store, such as goggles for lab classes, calculators, paper supplies, art supplies, etc. and other components, such as study guides, supplements, CD’s or DVD’s, internet access codes, and so on. These will be assigned by professors and will be on our shelves according to the class.
**It’s often less costly for students to buy new books in a component package for a class rather than buying them separately. An example would be a textbook which comes with a study guide. If you need to buy both for your class you can often opt to buy them shrink-wrapped together and this will cost less then buying them separately.

What else do I need to know about buying and selling used books?

Used books often have highlighting, writing, or underlining in them. However, if you pre-order your textbooks we try to give you the best copy we have with the least writing on its pages. Also, if there’s a class in which you’d prefer to have a brand new book with absolutely no writing in it, you can specify this when you pre-order your books. It’s also important to note that when you sell back your books to us it doesn’t matter whether they have highlighting or writing in them; it only matters whether they are in decent condition, aren’t falling apart, etc.

What are clickers?

Students often ask what “clickers” are. Clickers look like remote controls and are used in classes to take quizzes and answer questions for the professor. It will be specified on your syllabus and in our system when you pre-order textbooks if you’ll need a clicker for a certain class. You can buy used clickers in our store and can also sell them back to us at the end of the semester.