How can I (faculty) adopt textbooks for my class/course?
Adoption of textbooks that are not from library use Follett Discover, a product from the GCC Bookstore.
Answer
Faculty can add or adopt textbook materials from non-library companies, like McGraw Hill and Pearson, using Follett Discover. You can access Follow Discover in Canvas using these directions.
If you need help, contact the GCC Bookstore: Angel Covarrubias Robles, EMAIL: a.covarrubiasrobles [at] follett.com. PH: 310-704-2945.
Here is a sample email Angel/Bookstore sent to faculty as of Fall 2024:
Good afternoon,
Spring 2025 Term Adoptions Due to Glendale Community College Bookstore on 11/10/2024
Submitting your information has never been easier!
If you taught the same course in [Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Winter 2024] we've already entered your adoption into our system! You can review it by logging into the online adoption tool using the information below, but no additional steps are required!
Want to make a change or need to submit materials? No problem! All changes & new adoptions need to be submitted by 11/10/2024.
OER or not using materials? Please let us know using the online adoption tool!
Adopt Now
1. By Loging into your Canvas LMS page or via or Follett Discover
2. Or email 1283txt@follett.com or a.covarrubiasrobles@follett.com
3. I have attached a blank adoption form.
4. Please submit your course material needs via email, paper copy, attachment, in person.
Out of print titles
FAQ'S : https://glendale.libanswers.com/LIBFAQ/faq/415178
Thank you for helping us!
The campus store needs time to enter and research your requested materials. We appreciate you submitting your adoptions on or before the deadline to allow us to get the right materials adopted, on the shelves and in the hands of your students on time for class start!
Questions or Need Help?
Glendale Community College
Contact Person: Angel Covarrubias Robles (0886)
Email: a.covarrubiasrobles@follett.com
Thank you for all your support.
Ángel Covarrubias Robles (he, him, his)
Course Materials Market Manager (0591,0768,0846,0886,1283,2082)
Cell 310.704.2945