Texas State University Bookstore

What is BookSmart?

Benefits of BookSmart

• Will BookSmart at TXST save me money?

  Yes! Bobcats will be able to save hundreds of dollars a semester because of the low, per-semester charge ($261 per academic semester). This fee will provide students with ALL REQUIRED course materials needed for each class.

• Who can participate in this program?

  All Texas State University undergraduate students are eligible to participate in BookSmart at TXST.

• What course materials are part of BookSmart at TXST?

  Required course materials assigned by your professor will be included in your purchase, including required textbooks and access codes.

  Consumable course materials, such as art supplies or lab kits, will NOT be included.

• What is BryteWave?

  BryteWave is part of the technology behind BookSmart. You can highlight text, bookmark, search, sort and take notes using BryteWave.  While Accessing BryteWave, please use your University Assigned Log On Credentials. If you do not receive an email in your TXST email account from BryteWave, but believe you have digital textbooks, go to the BryteWave web site. Log in using your TXST email address, do not use any alias you have created to login with, and your BryteWave password. If you do not know your password, select "Forgot Password" and enter your TXST email address. The login information will be sent to your TXST email.

• What is Redshelf?

  RedShelf is part of the technology behind BookSmart.  It is a digital content distributor. While many of your e-text materials are embedded in your courseware, those that are not will be accessed through RedShelf.

• Will I be billed for BookSmart at TXST?

  Students are automatically opted in, and it will be charged as part of your university student fee.

• Can I use financial aid to pay for BookSmart at TXST?

  Yes, the charges will be added to your student bill and you may utilize your financial aid to cover the cost.

• What if I don't have my materials by the first day of class?

  The university will make every effort to ensure students have all materials available to them on the first day of class. However, changes during the add/drop period may affect orders in a way that is beyond the control of Texas State.

  Additionally, physical products are affected by supply chains, which can result in delays for students.

• How do I access my digital materials?

  You’ll be able to find your digital materials and e-books by logging into your TXST Canvas. In Canvas, click on your course and then select modules to access your digital materials.

  Digital materials will be available in Canvas the week prior to the first day of class (or within 48 hours of registration for digital materials within the add/drop period).

• How can I opt out of BookSmart at TXST?

  You will have until census date to be able to opt out.  Please see the academic calendar for the census date. 

  * Please note that BookSmart at TXST is an “all in” option, meaning if you decide to opt out for just one class, you will be opting out for ALL your classes, and course materials (to include digital material) will no longer be available. 

• Why do I have a charge for BookSmart when I opted out?

  Requests will be processed one at a time and student accounts will be credited after the census date as established by the university’s academic calendar.

• What if I add or drop a course?

  If you drop a course, no action needs to be taken for digital materials. Physical materials must be returned to The Bobcat Store in the LBJ Student Center.

• What if my course materials aren't available digitally?

  If material is not available digitally, students will receive an email at their Texas State email address (@txstate.edu) that they have physical materials to pick up at the Bobcat Store in the LBJ Student Center.

• Can I get a print version instead of a digital one?

  Students may request traditional print versions of class materials for an additional fee. Students will need to contact The Bobcat Store in the LBJ Student Center for more information at 512-245-2585.

  Please note that delivery will be dependent on stock availability. 

• How do I get my physical materials shipped to me?

  1. Follow this link:  Access Shipping Fee: Texas State University (bkstr.com)
  2. Click “Add to Bag”
  3. Then click “View Bag & Checkout"
  4. Click “Checkout” on the right
  5. Click “Create Account” or “Checkout as Guest”
  6. Choose “Ship to an Address” and complete requested information
  7. Enter Student ID (Your A#) in “Special Instructions”
  8. Follow steps to complete your order
      

  **Please keep your order number handy and include in any communications regarding your order. Please allow 2-3 business days for processing and additional time for transit.

• Will recommended course materials be included?

  Only materials identified as required by your professor are included in the program. All recommended materials must be purchased separately.

• If I opt out, can I opt back in?

  Yes, students have the option to opt back in by the census date. Once the census date has passed you will no longer have the ability to opt in or opt out. Please see the academic calendar for the census date.

• What do I do when the semester ends?

  Any physical or non-digital materials you received for any course you remain enrolled in are yours to keep.