As a faculty member, you hold the keys to finding the best possible price for your students when it comes to textbooks. When selecting a new book, ask the publisher representative how much the book will cost the students and then confirm pricing with your bookstore manager. Ask for options such as a loose-leaf version, an e-book, discounted packages, or a customized book. Also note, if you can combine your textbook options for like classes across campuses, you will have more negotiating power. A publisher will be willing to negotiate better pricing for 200 books opposed to 20. Please see below for options other than just a new or used book.
Mention you are considering using Open Educational Resources for additional negotiating power.