Textbook Flow Chart

A resource showing how to proceed based on the department's textbook ordering needs and preferences. 

Textbook and Resource Assignment Steps

Textbook Order Needed?

  • If answer is YES:
    • Is the textbook order ready to be placed?
      • If answer is YES:
        • Place order with any/all preferred book stores.
      • If answer is NO:
        • Indicate Extenuating Circumstance in Textbook Panel: Instructor Not Assigned, Course Under Development, Materials Not Available. Place order when ready. 
  • If answer is NO:
    • Will other resources (equipment, course packet, etc.) be needed?
      • If answer is YES:
        • Click "Create New Non-Textbook Resources" and enter resource/materials information. 
      • If answer is NO:
        • In Follett Discover indicate "No Materials to Adopt" on the course card or in MAUI check "No Textbook or Other Resources Required" within the Textbook panel in Course Offerings.

Ordering from Iowa Hawk Shop/University Bookstore or ISBA Law Bookstore?

  • If answer is YES:
    • Place your order directly with Iowa Hawk Shop/University Bookstore via Follett Discover or ISBA Law Bookstore.
      • Iowa Hawk Shop/University Bookstore will upload a file to MAUI daily with new textbook information.
      • ISBA Law Bookstore will periodically upload their files to MAUI with new textbook information.
      • Textbooks/resources ordered from other bookstores will not be reflected in MAUI/MyUI and should be listed in the course syllabus. (Orders placed prior to April 13, 2021 will remain in MAUI/MyUI)
  • If answer is NO:
    • All resources with an ISBN should be ordered through the Iowa Hawk Shop/University Bookstore. Please utilize the course syllabus to provide information regarding textbooks/resources available from other bookstores.