The South Carolina Bookstore announces an innovative textbook rental program designed to lower the cost of textbooks for students while also providing students with a choice between renting or purchasing textbooks new or used.

The South Carolina Bookstore has made itsmost popular textbooks available for rental to students for the spring 2010 semester. Renting textbooks cuts the students’ cost in half . Rented textbooks are guaranteed to save between 50% to 57.5% off the cost of a new book on every rental. This program offers students an economical choice for textbooks. Please be advised that all titles are not eligible for rental.

“Last spring, the average college student spent approximately $300 on textbooks for the term,” said Bruce Wyndham, manager, The South Carolina Bookstore. “As textbook affordability continues to be an issue and leaves students scouring the Internet for textbooks at lower prices, we are offering students an option for lower textbook prices within the local bookstore. By renting textbooks through the store, students will save up to 57.5% off the cost of the new textbook and are assured the correct book without having to search multiple online sites for the best deal.”

Renting textbooks from The South Carolina Bookstore is as easy as “Rent, Use and Return.” Students simply choose to rent textbooks when available, use them all semester and return them on or before the last day of finals for the term. All that is required for renting textbooks is a valid debit or credit card.

“Students are assured of the correct book plus returns are easy with our textbook rental program,” added Mr. Wyndham. “Renting textbooks through the South Carolina Bookstore offers students advantages in addition to lower prices. Most importantly, students can expect the same high level of customer service, and because there are no shipping fees, waiting time or errors, students get the right book at the right price at the right time. Plus, re–using textbooks promotes recycling and encourages a green attitude.”

Textbook rentals are available now at the South Carolina Bookstore for textbooks required for the spring 2010 semester.