Bookstore

West Kentucky Community and Technical College Bookstore is affiliated with Barnes and Noble. WKCTC Bookstore is the place to go for all your college needs. You can purchase your textbooks in person on campus or on our online bookstore.

 

How do I charge books?
You may charge books against financial aid ten days before the start of your first course if:

1. Your financial aid is awarded
2. Your financial aid award exceeds your charges
3. You have completed a Financial Aid Release (FAR) on your Student Self-Service
4. Your course starts with the regular semester start dates

 

What if my course starts outside the regular semester start date?
Manual bookstore vouchers may be available only outside of the automated charge period (ten days before start of classes through nine days after) if the course start date does not fall into the standard academic term and automated charge period. All financial aid requirements must be met and students actual award must exceed charges. Students that were eligible to charge during the automated charge period are not eligible for a bookstore voucher.

 

Quick tips for when you visit the bookstore

• Try to bring in your class schedule when it's time to purchase books.  We want you to get the right book the first time.
  
• If you are using financial aid make sure you bring in a valid photo ID.

BibliU Transition

Our goal is to make this transition as smooth and stress-free as possible for students, faculty, and staff. During Spring 2026, you will still purchase your course materials through Barnes & Noble as usual. Additional updates will be shared as we move closer to the launch of our new campus store services.

What to expect

For the Spring 2026

• Textbook purchases: Both hard copy and digital textbooks will be available through the Barnes & Noble campus bookstore.
• Textbook rentals: Digital rentals will be available; however, hard copy textbook rentals will not be offered for Spring 2026.
• Buyback: The Barnes & Noble online buyback program will remain available for Spring.
• Graduation regalia: Regalia may be ordered online and shipped directly to you. Limited quantities may be available in campus stores.
• Course charge program: Beginning in Summer 2026, course charge materials will be ordered through BibliU. Additional details will be shared before the transition.

Important Dates

• May 8, 2026: Last day of business for Barnes & Noble campus stores.
• May 11–22, 2026: Campus bookstore locations closed during transition.
• May 20–31, 2026: BibliU prepares new campus store locations.
• June 1, 2026: BibliU campus stores open.

We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we transition to a new bookstore partner. More information will be shared as it becomes available.