Selling your used textbooks is an easy way to earn quick cash before the holidays, but a few measures are being taken by the bookstore to prevent theft.
Bookstore manager Anita Little-Drown gave some useful information for students and their textbooks.
In an email, Little-Drown said to sell a book, a customer needs to have their picture ID and the book they intend to sell. The bookstore will scan the book and tell students what they can offer for that particular book. Students will be asked to fill out some paperwork and then given cash on the spot.
Little-Drown says no reciepts are needed for the transaction. The bookstore buys books that they have a need for year round, and the best time to sell is before an upcoming semester. If the bookstore has an open order for the book trying to be sold, and is in good shape, the price they offer is generally half of the retail price.
Selling textbooks also comes with the worry of stolen items trying to be sold back to the bookstore. Little-Drown recommends students place a small mark in their book so that they can identify it easily. Some examples include to write initials on the page of your favorite number, or to circle a specific page number in each book. She feels students books are assets and should be treated as such. Books should be treated with the same care as an iPod.
Consequences of selling stolen books are handled by the college she says. She could not cite specific numbers of stolen textbooks this year or give specifics on identifying stolen books, but the software in the bookstore can assist in the process.
George Hacking, head of public safety, said all they can do is investigate and send information to student life for a judicial hearing. Also in an email, Hacking said they always have the option of sending it to the State Police if the school decides it is a better venue.
Litte-Drown says the bookstore also buys books that are needed by a wholesaler, those titles they ship to the appropriate vendor. Those titles the bookstore does not generally pay half for, they offer the current wholesale price.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Online Package Planning Guide
I followed the outline on page 161:
Questions readers will ask
1.) People should care becuase ski equipment is expensive, and not something you want to lose.
2) We should answer this all throughout the story, how it gets stolen, why and prevention.
3.) Same as above.
4.) Same as above.
Final Story Package
Main Page- Headline/ Deck- Preventing Ski Theft
Photos/Art- Ski safety equipment, skis, snowboards and poles
Sidebars/Extras- Safety checklist, Step-by-step guide to keep safe,contact information for equipment that does get stolen.
links: to website you can purchase locks and such.
Second Related page- Optional
Third/Related page (if you have a second and need more, mine is short enough for one page)
I would add a pole asking how many people have had equipment stolen from them on the mountain. I could add an interactive map of resorts that offer protection like lockers or ski check in's and outs.
Questions readers will ask
1.) People should care becuase ski equipment is expensive, and not something you want to lose.
2) We should answer this all throughout the story, how it gets stolen, why and prevention.
3.) Same as above.
4.) Same as above.
Final Story Package
Main Page- Headline/ Deck- Preventing Ski Theft
Photos/Art- Ski safety equipment, skis, snowboards and poles
Sidebars/Extras- Safety checklist, Step-by-step guide to keep safe,contact information for equipment that does get stolen.
links: to website you can purchase locks and such.
Second Related page- Optional
Third/Related page (if you have a second and need more, mine is short enough for one page)
I would add a pole asking how many people have had equipment stolen from them on the mountain. I could add an interactive map of resorts that offer protection like lockers or ski check in's and outs.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Newspapers Vs. TV and Web
Newspapers, Broadcast and Web news are three different ways to tell stories. Newspapers can go into more detail and be much longer, more satisfying stories. Newspapers also have very credible sources. But, they have to wait until the next morning to print.
Broadcast stories are advantageous because TV's are on 24-7 and anchors can broadcast breaking news to the public within seconds. They cut the details and get straight to the hard facts. Some people prefer watching news because they can be in a relaxed state and let the anchor fill them with news instead of reading it themselves. They can also show videos and photos.
Web stories can do all of the above plus other multimedia like podcasts. Web stories can be downloaded instantaniously, and anyone can read stories on the web as long as they have access to a computer, ipod or phone these days. Anyone can put anything on the internet so credible sources are harder to find. Definitely the most accessable way to tell stories.
Broadcast stories are advantageous because TV's are on 24-7 and anchors can broadcast breaking news to the public within seconds. They cut the details and get straight to the hard facts. Some people prefer watching news because they can be in a relaxed state and let the anchor fill them with news instead of reading it themselves. They can also show videos and photos.
Web stories can do all of the above plus other multimedia like podcasts. Web stories can be downloaded instantaniously, and anyone can read stories on the web as long as they have access to a computer, ipod or phone these days. Anyone can put anything on the internet so credible sources are harder to find. Definitely the most accessable way to tell stories.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
CNN
Cnn.com is where I like to go to get my news. It is mostly "hard news" not silly celebrity news like whos not wearing underwear. TMZ and E! Online mostly post those sorts of news issues. CNN is a well credited source for information. There are no pop-ups and only a few car ads usually. The topics of news are nicely organized towars the bottom, so if you are looking for a certain news story, it is right at your fingertips. It is also a great multimedia online source for breaking news. CNN is not biased to a certain political party, unlike FOX news.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Safety on the Mountain
During the busy ski season it is extremely easy to lift more than just the chairs.
By not taking proper precautions when planning to spend the day on the slopes, it is easy for someone else to make off with your ski and snowboard equipment. To prevent ski theft, always keep your skis locked, either with your own and lock, or some resorts make it possible to rent them out. Lock them to the rack, or look to see if resorts have lockers skiers can keep them in. Steven Wright, who is part of the Marketing and Sales team at Jay Peak suggests splitting skis on the rack with a friend. Most of the time, a theif will be in too much of a hurry to look for the other matching ski.
" The best way to keep equipment safe is to buy a lock," Wright says.
Wright says to keep your ski equipment in view of where you are sitting, if going inside to grab bite to eat. Locking your equipment in a vehicle when not in use is another way to prevent theft, just make sure the equipment is out of view. Recording the make, model and serial number of your eqipment will help identify items if they are infact stolen. Wright added Jay Peak is offering a new service to ensure safety.
" For six dollars, people can check their ski equipment in and out of the lodge all day long, like you would a coat."
People wishing to use this service is given a tag to identify their equipment.
In the event of a theft, double check the area you last left your equipment, report the theft immediately to the resort, and have them contact the police.
By not taking proper precautions when planning to spend the day on the slopes, it is easy for someone else to make off with your ski and snowboard equipment. To prevent ski theft, always keep your skis locked, either with your own and lock, or some resorts make it possible to rent them out. Lock them to the rack, or look to see if resorts have lockers skiers can keep them in. Steven Wright, who is part of the Marketing and Sales team at Jay Peak suggests splitting skis on the rack with a friend. Most of the time, a theif will be in too much of a hurry to look for the other matching ski.
" The best way to keep equipment safe is to buy a lock," Wright says.
Wright says to keep your ski equipment in view of where you are sitting, if going inside to grab bite to eat. Locking your equipment in a vehicle when not in use is another way to prevent theft, just make sure the equipment is out of view. Recording the make, model and serial number of your eqipment will help identify items if they are infact stolen. Wright added Jay Peak is offering a new service to ensure safety.
" For six dollars, people can check their ski equipment in and out of the lodge all day long, like you would a coat."
People wishing to use this service is given a tag to identify their equipment.
In the event of a theft, double check the area you last left your equipment, report the theft immediately to the resort, and have them contact the police.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Broadcast Style- Criminal Offenses
Each year, Public Safety provides a report to raise awareness of crimes on and around campus.
Last year, there were two forceable sex offenses on campus in the residence halls.
62 people guilty of violating drug laws were referred to disciplinary action. One was arrested. 128 students were referred to disciplinary action for violation of liquor laws. Three were arrested.
Public Safety is required to keep on hand a daily log available upon request for the public to view. More on these criminal statistics can be found on Public Safety's website, give them a call, or simply stop by.
Last year, there were two forceable sex offenses on campus in the residence halls.
62 people guilty of violating drug laws were referred to disciplinary action. One was arrested. 128 students were referred to disciplinary action for violation of liquor laws. Three were arrested.
Public Safety is required to keep on hand a daily log available upon request for the public to view. More on these criminal statistics can be found on Public Safety's website, give them a call, or simply stop by.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Criminal Offenses at LSC
Each year, Public Safety provides a report to raise awareness of crimes on and around campus.
The categories are as follows: Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter, negligent manslaughter, forceable and non-forceable sex offenses, robbery, aggrivated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson.
Last year in 2008, out of these categories, there were two forcible sex offenses on campus. These offemses occured in the residence halls. None of the listed offenses took place on public property, or were reported to have manifested evidence of prejudice based on race, gender,religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity/national origin or disability. 62 people guilty of violating drug laws were referred to disciplinary action. One was arrested. 128 students were referred to disciplinary action for violation of liquor laws. Three were arrested.
Considering it is only halfway through the semester, and two sexual assaults have already taken place this year, 2009 is not looking good in some categories. This information is available to the public through Public Safety's homepape: http://www.lyndonstate.edu/AboutLyndon/PublicSafety/tabid/172/Default.aspx. A daily log is also kept and available upon request.
The categories are as follows: Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter, negligent manslaughter, forceable and non-forceable sex offenses, robbery, aggrivated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson.
Last year in 2008, out of these categories, there were two forcible sex offenses on campus. These offemses occured in the residence halls. None of the listed offenses took place on public property, or were reported to have manifested evidence of prejudice based on race, gender,religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity/national origin or disability. 62 people guilty of violating drug laws were referred to disciplinary action. One was arrested. 128 students were referred to disciplinary action for violation of liquor laws. Three were arrested.
Considering it is only halfway through the semester, and two sexual assaults have already taken place this year, 2009 is not looking good in some categories. This information is available to the public through Public Safety's homepape: http://www.lyndonstate.edu/AboutLyndon/PublicSafety/tabid/172/Default.aspx. A daily log is also kept and available upon request.
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