Faculty at City College of San Francisco are encouraged to take reasonable steps to minimize the cost of instructional materials while maintaining academic freedom and educational quality. 
Fall 2025 Book Adoptions: Use the Fall 2025 Textbook and Course Materials Selection Form to select books and materials. Important: To access the form, you must be logged into Office 365. (Note: the form is closed; please contact the Bookstore directly.)
 
Spring 2026 Book Adoptions: Use the Spring 2026 Textbook and Course Materials Selection Form to select books and materials. Important: To access the form, you must be logged into Office 365. The form will open on October 27, 2025
 
Summer 2026 Book Adoptions: Use the Summer 2026 Textbook and Course Materials Selection Form to select books and materials. Important: To access the form, you must be logged into Office 365. The form will open in March 2026.
 

Follett Discover: If your department is piloting adoption directly through Follett, go to the MyCCSF resource portal (Ram ID), and select the Follett (Book Search) tile. Make certain to select the correct term. If you are unsure, please check with your department chair.

  

You must let the City College Bookstore know whether or not you are using a textbook and/or course materials, even if you are not adopting anything. It is required by State and Federal regulations that you notify the bookstore.

Questions or Need Help?

Visit the Educational Technology Center: Book Adoption Module in Canvas.

 

Talk to the Library: The City College Library receives money to purchase textbooks. You must adopt the book from the City College Bookstore. Talk with your Subject Librarian if you need help adopting your textbook.  

Why Submit Your Textbook and Course Materials Request Through the City College Bookstore?
  • It’s the Law – The Higher Education Act 2008 requires it.  
  • College Compliance – City College ensures transparency and accessibility for its students.  
  • Supports City College – Every purchase contributes to the College.  
  • Financial Aid Friendly – Students can buy books and materials using Federal Financial Aid.  
  • OER Ready – Free/low-cost Open Educational Resources (OER) can be listed.  
  • Library Reserves – Helps the Library stock essential textbooks for students to borrow.