![]() ![]() “Our architects and our contractors have assured us that it is very safe and secure.Several University of North Texas departments will be adjusting their operating hours over the summer to continue to serve students, faculty and staff as efficiently as possible. “We’ve worked very closely with Barnes & Noble to make sure that security isn’t an issue, and safety isn’t an issue,” Reif said. Until the bookstore’s return to the Union, textbooks and merchandise will be housed in a structure consisting of either wood or concrete walls and a roof of tight, tent material, Reif said. “There’s going to be an exterior entrance to the bookstore so they can operate their own hours independent of the actual Union,” Reif said. The refurbished bookstore is going to be more accessible and easier to navigate inside the Union, Reif said. ![]() Theater arts sophomore Conor Warren works at the bookstore and said he feels that it is unlikely that students will notice any changes beyond the new name. How are students notified that their package is ready to be picked up An E-mail is sent directly to the students UNT E-Mail address immediately after the package is scanned in and assigned to their name. “We were also looking for some name recognition, and Barnes & Noble has that.” EaglePost is located in the Union Building on the first floor next to Barnes and Noble Bookstore and Jamba Juice. “We were just looking for a little bit better value for students,” Reif said. “I think initially it’s going to be upsetting, or more frustrating, just from the sheer fact of not having access,” Armstrong said.Ī new operator was sought out when UNT’s 12-year contract with Follett Corp. The new Union houses a massive Barnes and Noble that services not only textbook need but sells licensed gear, school supplies. The Union serves as the center of campus, a 'hub' for students, and the dining and retail options are some of the building's best features. Students are most likely to encounter problems when the bookstore closes for the transition, Armstrong said. The UNT Union is the home of many students' favorite retail and dining options. “We’re going to make sure that no students are harmed in this transition,” Reif said.Īssistant textbooks manager Joe Armstrong said the change will not affect book prices, as publishers determine the costs of textbooks. The bookstore is expected to re-open in the Union in 2015 after renovations are completed.īarnes & Noble College is likely to honor the textbook rental and buyback policies that are currently in place and student employees will be able to keep their positions, Reif said. With this post, Barnes & Noble College donated 1 to Habitat on my behalf. Yuzu® is a learning platform that delivers an enhanced digital reading experience with access to a broad digital catalog. Im proud to partner with my campus bookstore in supporting Habitat For Humanity. UNT’s book store will move to its temporary location at the intersection of Avenue C and Chestnut Street on August 12th, Reif said.Ī temporary bookstore will be fully functional for the start of the fall semester and there is a comprehensive plan for communicating the changes to new and current students, Reif said. Enhance your Learning Experience with Yuzu by Barnes & Noble. The retail area of the bookstore will permanently close on July 21 in preparation for the Union renovations. Shop University of North Texas Official Bookstore for mens, womens and childrens apparel, gifts, textbooks, and more. 1, said Zane Reif, director of the University Union. The bookstore will be closed June 24 through 28 while Barnes & Noble College moves in as the store’s new operator.īarnes & Noble College will officially take over operations Jul. Barnes & Noble College’s upcoming takeover of the UNT bookstore will cause temporary closings before the store relocates later this summer for the two-year University Union renovations. ![]()
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