Bookstore
OCTC is transitioning bookstore and course material services to a new provider. As part of this change, Barnes & Noble College will continue operating campus bookstores for the Spring 2026 semester, while preparations begin for our new partner, BibliU. Learn more about the transition to BibliU here.
The Owensboro Community & Technical College Bookstore, operated by Barnes & Noble College is your number-one source for used books, textbook rentals, and price matches! At the beginning of each semester we ask that you access the bookstore from the upper level of the Campus Center, through the elevator and select 2R. The remainder of the semester you may opt to use the direct access doors off of the P2 parking lot. We are located on the OCTC Main Campus at 4800 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY.
Used Books
If a textbook is being used again for the next semester, students can potentially receive up to 50% of their original purchase price back from the bookstore some exclusions apply.
Textbook Rentals
If a text has a rental option, students can save up to 50% off the purchase price.
Price Match
The bookstore will price-match Amazon and bn.com. Some exclusions apply.
The OCTC Bookstore also keeps a variety of the following on hand
- OCTC apparel and gifts
- Barnes & Noble gift cards
- Snacks and drinks
FINANCIAL AID
-Financial Aid charges typically begin one week before the first day of class for each semester (Fall, Spring and Summer).
-A Photo ID and Schedule (with ID Number) are required for ALL Bookstore charges!
Online ordering at ShopOCTC.
-Choose “OWENSBORO” for all of your OCTC textbooks.
-Financial Aid, Credit Cards and Paypal are acceptable methods of payment.
-Online orders are usually processed within 24 hours from the time we receive the order. Orders are shipped via UPS.
Note: Financial Aid online orders will not be processed and shipped until your Financial Aid has been verified during the charge period. However, you place your order ahead of time. Once your aid has been verified, your order will be processed.
BOOKSTORE HOURS
Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (closed 12 - 12:30 p.m.)
Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Note: These hours are subject to change without notice.
Contact Us
Location: Campus Center (upper level)
Phone: (270) 686-4523 or (270) 686-4614
Fax: (270) 686-4617
Email: octc.bookstore@kctcs.edu
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 expectFor 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.
- 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.
