This page provides information on purchasing and accessing course materials from the Fairfield University Bookstore.

1 Purchasing Textbooks and Other Course Materials
- 1.1 Red Stack Direct Rental Program
- 1.2 Opting Out and Purchasing Textbooks and Other Course Materials
2 Accessing Digital Textbooks and Other Course Materials
3 Yuzu for Red Stack Direct Participants
4 Support and Contact Information

Purchasing Textbooks and Other Course Materials

Red Stack Direct Rental Program

Red Stack Direct is an affordable textbook rental program providing students with course materials at a fixed rate of $24 per credit and by the first day of class. Students are automatically enrolled each term they are registered for classes. Learn more about Red Stack Direct.

Opting Out and Purchasing Textbooks and Other Course Materials

Students are automatically enrolled in the Red Stack Direct Rental Program and must opt-out each term that they do not wish to participate by the opt-out deadline.

Instructions and deadlines for opting out are posted on the Red Stack Direct FAQs.

When opting out, confirm that you are opting out of the correct term.

Find the opt-out date under “Can I opt-out of the program?” in the Red Stack Direct FAQs.

After opting out, you should now see the option to opt in. You opt in or out until the deadline.

Faculty who are also taking courses should email the bookstore at sm8505@fairfield.edu to be opted out manually.

After opting out, follow these steps to find your course materials:

Go to the Fairfield University Bookstore
Hover over the Course Materials and Textbooks tab and select Find Course Materials
Select the option for Term OPT OUT (ex Fall 24 OPT OUT)
Enter your course information
Select Retrieve Materials

If you choose to purchase materials from another seller, including the publisher directly, verify that you are purchasing the correct version(s) required by your instructor.

Accessing Digital Textbooks and Other Course Materials

Red Stack Direct Participants

You will receive a welcome email on the first day of class regarding your Red Stack Direct materials. The email will list their courses, the digital items that are in them, and any specific instructions related to them.

For all course materials rented through Red Stack Direct:

Open your course in Blackboard
Click the BNC Course Materials link
Click Activate or Reveal Access Code below the course material. If the material is not digital, you will not see these buttons.
1. After Activating, you will be able to access the text from your Yuzu library.
2. Reveal Access Code allows you to copy the access code and redeem it through the publisher LTI link in your Blackboard course.

You can then access your digital course materials through the Yuzu app, the BNC Course Materials link in your Blackboard course(s), or by using the physical materials you selected at check out (if applicable).

Please review the information on this page regarding Publisher Courseware before redeeming.

NEW DIGITAL CONTENT IS IN YOUR LIBRARY

Update on order number:

Dear Bned,

The digital content you purchased from Fairfield University Bookstore is now available in your library.

Your material can be accessed by clicking the link below.

Whether you purchased in store or online, your Yuzu account is the same as your campus bookstore account. You can log in to your Yuzu account using the same email address you provided when purchasing your eTextbook.

If you do not know your password, select Forgot Password on the Login Page to reset your password.

Access My Digital Content

Order Details

Smith, Jane

Digital Content

Adolescent Development for Educations

Electronic Delivery

Quantity: 1

Unit Price: $

Tax: $

Total Price: $

Details on this Digital Content

Maximum number of pages available to be printed in 10 days = 2

Maximum number of pages available to be copied in 10 days = 2

Available for 1825 days

Dear ,

The digital content you purchased from Fairfield University Bookstore is now available. To access your content, use the access code below and follow the instructions.

ORDER DETAILS

Order Number:

Order Date: 10-22-2021

Access Code:

HOW TO ACCESS YOUR CONTENT

There are 3 different ways to access your content. Choose the one which best applies to you.

If you have a course link provided by your nstructor:

Visit the provided course link and follow the instructions.
Enter the Access Code provided in this email when prompted.

If your course is in your campus Learning Management System*(LMS):

Log in to your campus LMS.
Select your instructor's course then the engage content within that course and rollow the instructions
Enter the Access Code provided in this email when prompted.

If neither of these options apply to you, follow these instructions:

Go to http://login.cengage.com and create or sign-in to your Cengage account.
Click "Register another course or product at the top right of your screen.
Follow the remaining steps to access your content.

Students Who Opt-Out of Red Stack Direct

You will receive an email from the publisher with your access code and instructions on how to redeem it for your specific course materials.

Please review the information on this page regarding Publisher Courseware before redeeming.

Pearson, Cengage, and other Publisher Courseware

Whether you rented the materials through Red Stack Direct or purchased through another avenue, you must redeem your access code on the Publisher’s platform. In most cases, your instructor will provide a link in your Blackboard course to the publisher site.

Copy the access code.
1. Red Stack Direct Participants: The access code may be found in your email or through the BNC Course Materials link your Blackboard Course. Click Reveal Access code.
2. All others: The access code may be found in your email.
Open the publisher link your course
Follow the steps to redeem your access code

If you do not receive an access code, reach out to the bookstore or the publisher directly with confirmation of your purchase.

Yuzu for Red Stack Direct Participants

Students may search for their course materials through the Fairfield University Bookstore or using the new Barnes and Noble Yuzu app via Blackboard, web, or any mobile device. From the mobile app, you can access your content offline after it has been downloaded to the device.

Yuzu is a learning platform that delivers an enhanced digital reading experience with access to a broad digital catalog. Yuzu has advanced features, compatibility and accessibility to help enhance your students learning experience.

Feature	Function

Feature	Function
Search	To enhance your learning experience and simplify access, your class learning materials have been integrated directly into your course.
Beta Features	Beta features are features in progress.
Read Aloud	Read Aloud uses your browser’s text-to-speech capabilities so you can listen to your content. If the student is looking to use assistive technologies, Yuzu supports many screen readers.
Look up in Wikipedia	Select a term in the book, then choose “Look up Wikipedia” from the context menu.
Define	Select a term in the book, then choose “Define” from the context menu.
Fast Highlights	Turn Fast Highlights on and drag to select text to highlight.
Display Options	Make reading easier in low light settings by adjusting font, font size, margins, line spacing and background color.
Create Flashcards from the Context Menu	Highlight a word, sentence, or image to add it to the flashcard. Select a deck or create a new one.
Students can Complete their Cards in the Panel	Highlighted text will be added to the front of the card. Add text to the back to complete it.
Add More Cards	Add more flashcards and decks right from inside the panel by using the plus button.
Students can Study their Cards:	Select the play button to launch the flashcard review. Mark the confidence level on each card to make it easier to study later.

Student Textbook Adoptions and Digital Materials