What Is A Course Packet?
What is a Course Pack?
A Course Pack is a "packet" of customized course materials compiled by professor for their students. Course Packs are typically compiled of either original content, copyrighted content (copyright permissions must be obtained from the publisher), or a combination of both.
When a professor utilizes Course Packs from the Copy Center, it often saves them time, as well as saves students money from having to purchase traditional text books, which typically cost at least twice as much.
For even greater convenience, the Copy Center is located within the Co-op Store at the Hadley Union Building, which gives students the convenience of using Financial Aid, Crimson Cash or a House Account set up by their parents to purchase textbooks.
What are the benefits of using a Course Pack?
The Professors and Students both benefit and come out on top when utilizing Course Packs from Copy Center.
The Professors may eliminate the expense and headache of having to prepare lecture handouts themselves and instead may "customize" their specific material to their own liking once, and only make minor changes as needed from semester to semester. The Co-op Copy Center’s Course Packs are faster, easier and more effective to use and may even be ordered online from this very website for even more convenience.
Students will love Course Packs because they save time and money throughout the semester. Course Packs cost less than traditional textbooks and also eliminate spending time and money having to copy lecture notes from professors. Course Packs are durable, lightweight, and compact.
What size must a Course Pack be?
Whether you need 5 pages in a pack, or 500 pages, we will be happy to set your Course Pack up for you. We currently have Course Packs available that are 3-hole punched & shrink wrapped, comb bound, and even stapled.
How Do I Put Together A Course Pack For My Students?
The entire process is easier than you may think. Simply provide us with the material for your course (lecture notes, articles, journal posts, excerpts from relevant books, etc.) and we will handle the rest. For even faster turnaround time, email it directly to us coopcopycenter@gmail.com.
For your convenience we also provide complimentary copies of each of your Course Packs to you, which will be delivered to your office upon your request.
Can My Course Pack Contain Copyrighted Material?
Yes, simply provide us with the bibliography information, and we will obtain permission to use the material in your Course Pack.
How Long Will It Take to Produce My Course Pack?
As long as no copyright permissions are required, we will generally have your Course Pack ready within two business days at the very latest.
We process all copyright requests immediately. The amount of time required to receive responses differs depending on the publishers and the number of requests.
How Much Will My Course Packet Cost Me & My Students?
Course Packet prices are based on the number of copied pages included, along with the type of binding you choose. Please bear in mind that if your packet contains copyrighted material, the publishers may require royalties. Professors are not charged anything.