It's More Than Photocopying!
Custom Publishing was created as a response to the need of educators. Instructors needed a cost efficient, legally compliant alternative to supplement traditional classroom materials. One of the most valued concepts about custom designed courseware is that all material is as current and relevant as you choose it to be. Since you select only the information you need, your initiative will always be on target. And students prefer course packets.

"Over half (57%) of the students surveyed prefer courses which assign a reading list containing portions of several books and articles to courses for which a single textbook is required…" From The Changing Landscape for College Publishing, Publishing Directions, June 1992, page 41.

Most Commonly Custom Published Materials
Syllabi, test schedules, academic calendars, lecture notes, overheads, outlines, examples, old exams, lab manuals, music compositions, homework assignments, photographs, textiles, graphics, excerpts from books, journal and magazine articles, and out of print books.

More Important Details
Once you have chosen the materials for your packets, see the Getting Started page. This will walk you through the fast and easy steps to submit your packet requests. The course packets will be placed next to the textbooks requested for the class. The cost of the packets is determined by the costs of production, royalties set by copyright holders and a margin to cover services. Since Custom Publishing is a part of the University Bookstore, all revenue stays within the University system to support student services, facilities and programming.

Copyrights
Copyright compliance is not optional, it is mandatory. Infringement jeopardizes not only you, but the integrity of the institution. It is also important because people need to be compensated for their work. The Copyright Act of 1976 provides that copyright begins at the moment the work is created. Registration with the Copyright Office is not required in order for a work to be protected under U.S. copyright law. The absence of copyright notice does not mean that a work is not copyrighted - this is especially important with the use of materials downloaded from the Internet. Similarly, the fact that the author is deceased or the book is out of print does not mean the work may be copied. Fair use does not apply to copied material which is sold to students. If your packet is to contain borrowed material, we must ask the copyright holders for permission to photocopy. If you are uncertain your selection is copyrighted; please include it on your bibliography of citations, we will check for you. Learn more about copyrights.

Please be aware of the following:
> Copyrights must be renewed each quarter
> Material from a book in print is generally limited to a percentage
set by the publisher
> Publishers charge royalties
> Although approximately 80% of permissions are cleared through Copyright Clearance Center and many are granted in 24-48 hours, response times from publishers vary and can take up to 6-8 weeks in some cases, and can also be denied. If a request is denied, we will notify you immediately.

Royalties
Most publishers charge royalties to reproduce their material. The average cost is approximately 10 cents per page, per copy, but can often be much higher. When a publisher charges a royalty fee that we believe to be unreasonable, we will contact you. You can determine the importance of material versus its cost. If you are concerned about the overall cost of the packet, an estimate can be provided upon request.

Desk Copies
Desk copies are provided and there is no limit of the number of desk copies you may request. However, please be mindful that the costs of your desk copies are absorbed into the over-all student copy price. Carefully consider the number of desk copies you will actually need as these fees may significantly increase the packet cost, especially in small class enrollments. Your desk copies will be delivered to your office or department mailbox. Be sure to indicate desk copy quantity on the order form.

Reprints
Because Custom Publishing absorbs the costs of leftover packets, an effort is made to keep the number of leftovers as low as possible. Not only is this important to save environmental resources, but paper shortages are costly and those costs are directly passed to the students. The most effective method to minimize leftover packets is the reprint system. We usually print approximately 80% of enrollment. After all packets sell out, a notice is posted on the shelf directing students to the textbook counter to order reprints. Reprints usually take 24-48 hours (not including Sundays). Please strongly encourage your students not to put off their purchases until the last minute.
Your cooperation is appreciated!

Deadlines
Custom Publishing gladly accepts packets at any time; however, submission of material after the deadline cannot guarantee the packets will ready for the first day of class. Deadlines are posted on the home page.

Convenient Campus Location
The Custom Publishing Department is located in the Textbook Department at the UCSB Bookstore.
Contact Information
Manager: Brett Sawyer
Email: brett.sawyer@bkstr.ucsb.edu
Phone: (805) 893-4159
Fax: (805) 893-3099