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[hidetoc]About the Instructional Resources Service (Textbooks)
Instructional Resources Service (IRS) is a textbook rental system. Students and staff check out textbooks and other instructional materials assigned to the course(s) at the beginning of each term and return them by the last day of class. Students receive a variety of media, including textbooks, paperbacks, disks, CD's, videos and reprints of articles.
IRS does not distribute consumable materials (workbooks, calculators, and some paperbacks) or materials which will only be used once. These materials may be purchased through the bookstore in the Student Center. Departments will furnish laboratory manuals.
Resources are included in the Stout Library Catalog and are designated by the "Textbook and Instructional Resources Service" location. All materials remaining in IRS after the add/drop period are available for loan, for leisure or research purposes, and are also due the last day of classes.
Individuals who need assistance may call (715) 232-2492 or (715) 232-2617 to arrange for accommodations.
Students and staff are encouraged to share their ideas for improving Instructional Resources Service. Stop in anytime. We enjoy serving you!
Instructional Resources Service Hours (Textbooks)
Semester Regular Hours (Textbooks)
| Day | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 7:45am | 6:00pm |
| Friday | 7:45am | 4:30pm |
| Saturday - Sunday | Closed | |
Winterm, Summer, and Break Hours (Textbooks)
WinTerm hours are included in Summer, Winter, and Break hours.
| Day | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 7:45am | 4:30pm |
| Saturday - Sunday | Closed | |
Special Fall Hours (Textbooks)
Checkout of textbooks for Fall semester begins Monday, August 25th (checkout Fall texts after Summer texts are returned).
| Day | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25-29 | 7:45am | 4:30pm |
| Aug 30,31 Sept 1 | Closed | |
| Sept 2-4 | 7:45am | 7:00pm |
| Sept 5 | 7:45am | 4:30pm |
| Sept 6-7 | Closed | |
| Sept 8 | Begin Fall Hours | |
Location
The IRS is located on the 2nd floor of the Robert S. Swanson Learning Center in the southwest corner (201 SLC).
The IRS book drop is built into the side brick wall near the 3rd Street entrance to the SLC.
Address:
Instructional Resources ServiceUniversity of Wisconsin-Stout
315 Tenth Avenue E. 201 Robert S. Swanson Learning Center
Menomonie, WI 54751
Phone:
715-232-2492
E-mail:
textbooks@uwstout.edu
Staff Contacts
- Brenda Swannack, Manager - 715-232-2617
- Tom Dunbar - 715-232-2492
- Jeanette A. Schermann - 715-232-2492
Funding
Instructional Resources Service is a self-sustaining program funded with undergraduate/graduate rental fees, money from the sale of new, used or withdrawn resources and fines.
UW-Stout students pay a rental fee included in their tuition payment based upon the number of credits taken.
Sales
A ten percent discount sale is available daily throughout the year for most used resources.
Withdrawn or discontinued resources are available for purchase for between $1.00 and $5.00. These resources are no longer used to support classroom instruction and are very good buys!
Additional Books
All materials remaining in IRS after the first ten class days are available for loan for leisure or research purposes, and are also due the last day of classes. Exceptions require instructor permission.
Distance Education
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Last Updated: 06/13/2008 and Last Revised: 5/19/2008
Contact Brenda Swannack for more information or help on this topic.