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SU to start uSed book store

By Brian MacLeod

“It has been talked about for years but now it is coming closer to reality," says Stu- dent Union President, Michelle Dorsey, referring to a second hand booksale pro- posal, which will be passed if supported by students.

A second hand text arrange— ment already exists for busi- ness students, but the new one would cater to all and would have a more central location.

If things go as planned, the book bargaining would occur at the Chaplaincy Center.

“lt’s a good accessible location and because coffee houses, weddings, meetings, and other activities do not frequently occur, the Cha- plaincy Center can be con- sidered wasted space for most of the week,” said Dorsey.

Earliest operation of the text sale could take place before and after Christmas exams. It wOuld also be open during the first of the new term. Operation procedures have yet to be finalized.

Publicity is necessary first, to see if there is at least

‘ enough initial enthusiasm to

get the project on its feet. The Student Union Presi- dent explained that an initial

trial period working on a volunteer system would be used until the book outlet’s feasibility proved itself.

After this occurred, a few new jobs might develop.

Booksales could operate on a credit basis. The pre- vious book owner‘s name and the text’s selling price would be‘ recorded and the amount would either be awarded in cash or extracted off the price of another desired book.

There are a few problems which must be resolved to ensure the establishment of the book sale.

Dorsey stated, “Students must pressure professors to get the most out of older

editions. If the new editions contain changes that are vital, professors can put one or two copies on reserve at the library.”

Professors could also emphasize the alterations in their lectures.

The greatest obstacle facing the proposal could be the lack of enthusiam on behalf of the students. Dorsey summed it up saying, “Unless students respond through petitions, suggest- ions, letters to the Gem, calls to CIMN, word of mouth, and volunteering, the book sale plans will not continue, and the grumbling about high costs of new texts will.”

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