What Happens if the Book is Returned in Used Condition?
We ask that borrowed books be returned in original condition. You may also return the publisher desk copy in place of the borrowed book as long as the book is not marked. Borrowed books that are marked, highlighted, soiled, pages bent, or name written in will be charged the difference between the price of a New Book and a Used Book. ABOUT DESK COPIES Do all publishers provide Desk Copies to Faculty teaching in higher education? No, not all publishers provide desk copies. Many small, obscure publishers do not supply desk copies. In addition, foreign publishers, suppliers, and distributors do not supply desk copies. However, the Duke Textbook Store will allow Faculty members and Teaching Assistants to borrow books. What happens if the publisher never sends a Desk Copy to the Department? If the Faculty member requested a desk copy directly from the local publisher representative, or directly through the publisher web site, he/she should contact the representative/publisher directly and fi
