Uni Books

[chops_07]

How do we find out what books are needed for our subjects?
And where can we purchase these books (Is it only at the Uni bookshop?)
Please provide any additional information that may be useful when purchasing books.

Thank-you.

[Neobeo]

You can look it up in your student portal, under Admin tab --> Booklists, though I'm not sure if the booklists have been released yet. Most (if not all) books that you need can be obtained at the uni bookshop, but you might find it cheaper at some other shops around the city, or maybe even second-hand.

[Edmund]

www.bookshop.unimelb.edu.au => Log in to get your booklist

[chops_07]

thanks heaps!

[Ahmad]

Purchasing online can often be significantly cheaper, see here.

[chops_07]

Is the only place to buy books from the uni book store not including online?
Should we buy all books on the booklist?
Thanks.

[Edmund]

Is the only place to buy books from the uni book store not including online?
Should we buy all books on the booklist?
Thanks.

Your lecturer will let you know which ones to get during your first lecture

[Ahmad]

Is the only place to buy books from the uni book store not including online?

http://www.textbookexchange.com.au is a website where you can buy second hand books from people, many of which are fellow UoM students. I've successfully met up with and purchased from two sellers on campus using the website, both times were a success. 

[d0minicz]

hey on the booklist i see some things like "Organic Chemistry Study Guide + Solutions"
whats this ? neccessary?

also, for a couple of my subjects, it shows up as "No results found" and "Either we have no record of a subject with that code or  this code is subordinate to another code (see below)."

[Edmund]

hey on the booklist i see some things like "Organic Chemistry Study Guide + Solutions"
whats this ? neccessary?

No

also, for a couple of my subjects, it shows up as "No results found" and "Either we have no record of a subject with that code or  this code is subordinate to another code (see below)."

You can look up the book titles from the subject handbook

[Toothpaste]

hey on the booklist i see some things like "Organic Chemistry Study Guide + Solutions"
whats this ? neccessary?

It's pretty much worked solutions and explanations to the questions in the textbook. If you end up needing it, you could just go to the library and search for the book there. Actually I'd say for all the books they "reccommend" - test drive them first and then maybe buy it if you find you're using them excessively.

... Or you might meet a fellow first year who's bought it and you could possibly ask to borrow theirs.

[simpak]

Is it a good idea to get books right now, or to wait until you decide whether or not you actually like the subjects you're taking enough not to swap around before you purchase the books?  And what about readers, do you have to purchase those right now and in the bookstore as well?

I get slightly confused.

[Gloamglozer]

Is it a good idea to get books right now, or to wait until you decide whether or not you actually like the subjects you're taking enough not to swap around before you purchase the books?  And what about readers, do you have to purchase those right now and in the bookstore as well?

I get slightly confused.

Wait until your first lecture or first few lectures.  If the lecturer stresses to do the questions from the book, then get the book.  Or if you're really unsure you could always ask your lecturer.

[simpak]

Is it a good idea to get books right now, or to wait until you decide whether or not you actually like the subjects you're taking enough not to swap around before you purchase the books?  And what about readers, do you have to purchase those right now and in the bookstore as well?

I get slightly confused.

Wait until your first lecture or first few lectures.  If the lecturer stresses to do the questions from the book, then get the book.  Or if you're really unsure you could always ask your lecturer.

Alright   Thanks.  I'll wait a little while.

[chops_07]

On the booklist there's some books that are 'strongly recommended' or 'recommended'.
Do we need to purchase these books or just the prescribed ones?

Thanks.