In order to provide students with a simple, cost-effective method of purchasing text books, AUSB has an online bookstore format. Students may purchase books from the vendor of their choice, or may take advantage of AUSB’s partnership with the company MBS Direct, which has the nation’s largest inventory of used books at discounted prices.
Benefits
Some of the benefits of purchasing books through AUSB’s online bookstore through MBS Direct are:
- Fast shipping
- Free shipping offers on most retail orders over $49 (Does not include orders placed on the Marketplace)
- Reasonably priced – an average of 60% off list price when shopping on the Marketplace – these prices are comparable to those on Amazon!
- Order forms customized to AUSB courses’ required reading lists
- Multiple payment options, including Financial Aid Vouchers
- 100% return policy (Course materials must be returned within two weeks after class start date or within 21 days of date shipped, whichever is later)
- Excellent, U.S.-based customer service by phone or email
- A quarterly Customer Loyalty Program that increases the amount you receive when selling back your books
Visit AUSB’s online bookstore through MBS Direct
We suggest that you bookmark the site for ease of use going forward.
Ordering Instructions
Go to AUSB’s Online Bookstore
- Find your course: Search by class name, class code, instructor name or choose “Browse full course list” to navigate through a drop down menu
- Choose your books: Select from the new, used eBook or rental options (when available) and add to your cart. Please note, prices will vary depending on time and availability.
- Checkout: Follow the on-screen checkout process. Add your school voucher in the payment section when applicable.
Questions
If you have any questions about our online bookstore, contact the MBS customer service team 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Call 1-800-325-3252 or email VB@mbsbooks.com.