Bookstore

Skip the wait and order your books through Student Profile in 10 simple steps:

1. Log in to your profile - you can always find Student Profile/Wavelink from the myLMC link on the LMC homepage.  Click on the “Student Schedule” link on the left side of the Student Profile page (you may need to scroll down to see it). On a mobile phone, the link can be found by selecting "Additional Links."
2. A new browser tab will open, with the schedule information for the term identified in Student Profile. The term can be changed by clicking the down arrow next to the term name and choosing a different term to view a schedule. Select any course title listed, which will open a pop up box with course details. Choose Bookstore Links and then Barnes and Noble.
3. The next screen will load those books customized to your schedule.
4. Select the format for each title you would like to order from the drop down menu on the right hand side and add to cart. Pay attention to any course notes or book notes listed. The cheapest option is typically used rental, where available.  See Textbook Classification Key below for more details.
5. When you are ready to checkout, click view cart. Don’t forget to visit the bookstore home page, where you can also order necessary supplies, calculators, backpacks and LMC clothing/gear, all of which are covered by student financial aid after you purchase your required textbooks. The LMC clothing/gear limit is $150.
6. You will have the option to either login, create an account, or checkout as guest.  NOTE: if you have a rental textbook in your order, you will be required to create a rental account.  You will also be required to agree to the rental terms, as well as enter a valid credit/debit card to secure your rental, even if you are paying with student financial aid. This will only be charged if you do not bring your books back by the due date. Please use a personal email instead of the LMC email. This is where rental due date reminders are sent as well as free ship back information to return when you are done with your rental at the end of the term.
7. Once you have followed all the prompts and entered your information. You can have them shipped via UPS ground for a nominal, flat-rate fee. Free ground shipping on orders over $75. Expedited shipping is available as well. This option does not change the time it takes to process your order it only effects the time for your order to ship to you. Please note that shipping leaves the college after 10 a.m. during bookstore hours.
8. You can pay for your order using either a debit/credit card, PayPal, student financial aid, or a Barnes and Noble giftcard.  Be sure to enter your student ID correctly for financial aid purchases – this is the number that prints on all student schedules.  Note: if you want to pay using cash, check, or high school voucher, you must visit the bookstore in person. Students in the EMC program will follow textbook pick up guidance from their counselor.
9. You will receive an email confirmation once your order is placed. This will include a summary of your order. NOTE: this is just a price quote and is subject to change based on availability (new vs. used) and publisher price changes.
10. We will process your order on a first come first served basis. Please note that due to COVID-19 the bookstore is working with reduced staffing. You will receive a final email confirmation once your order has been processed. NOTE: Financial Aid orders are processed once bookstore credit is available. You will receive a final email confirmation once your order has been processed.

Textbook Classification Key

Required: The instructor has informed the bookstore that this material is a mandatory.
Package Component: Typically this is a looseleaf version of a textbook OR an access code. Most access codes have digital textbook available with them, meaning you can forego getting a printed copy of the text.
Recommend: The instructor has suggested but not required the material for the course.
Bookstore Recommend: Helpful bookstore selected study aids not required for the course.
Go To Class First: This is a “special case” course material, it is advised you wait for the first day of class to receive information about this material from your instructor.