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BibliU to Operate Ohio Wesleyan's Campus Store, Oversee Digital Course Materials Program
DELAWARE, Ohio – Ohio Wesleyan University is collaborating with BibliU – a leading provider of fully integrated campus store solutions – to operate the OWU Campus Store, including an optional program for students to rent digital course materials each semester.
Beginning June 23, BibliU will begin providing Ohio Wesleyan's in-person and online campus retail experience. As part of the transition, BibliU will implement its Equitable Access (EA) program to enable OWU students to obtain their digital course materials at a cost of $68 per item.
By integrating directly with Blackboard, the university's learning management system, students will be able to seamlessly access required course content to support their academic success.
Students using the optional Equitable Access program will also have access to a comprehensive set of study tools – including in-text annotations and highlighting and text-to-speech tools – all within a framework that meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and enhances accessibility for all.
As part of the new collaboration, BibliU will enhance Ohio Wesleyan's campus store operations by launching a refreshed physical retail space alongside an accessible and intuitive e-commerce website. BibliU will curate products intended to reflect OWU's culture and values.
Students and other shoppers will have easy access to printed course materials, branded merchandise, including apparel and memorabilia to promote school spirit, as well as practical items such as office and art supplies.
"Through this partnership, we're proud to support OWU students with affordable, first-day access to course materials, empowering their interdisciplinary education across 70 majors and helping them make a real-world impact," said Dave Sherwood, CEO of BibliU.
"Ohio Wesleyan is committed to providing top-quality service to everyone visiting our campus store and to helping our students access the course materials they need for academic success on day one of classes," said Rick Fletcher, OWU's procurement director. "BibliU's more than 50 years of experience in these realms will help us to meet these important goals."
About BibliU
BibliU is a leading provider of comprehensive campus store solutions focused on improving affordability and accessibility in higher education. Through its innovative access programs and campus store management services, BibliU partners with over 150 institutions globally to streamline content delivery, reduce costs, enhance student success, and improve the overall academic experience. Learn more at bibliu.com.
About Ohio Wesleyan University
Founded in 1842, Ohio Wesleyan University is one of the nation's premier liberal arts universities. Located in Delaware, Ohio, the private university offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and competes in 24 NCAA Division III varsity sports. Through its signature experience, the OWU Connection, Ohio Wesleyan teaches students to understand issues from multiple academic perspectives, volunteer in service to others, build a diverse and global perspective, and translate classroom knowledge into real-world experience through internships, research, and other hands-on learning. Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book "Colleges That Change Lives" and included on the U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review "Best Colleges" lists. Connect with OWU expert interview sources at owu.edu/experts or learn more at owu.edu.