Bookstore Book-Buybacks

Ottumwa's Textbook Buyback Dates
November 16, 2020 (9am-5pm)
November 17, 2020 (9am-5pm)
November 18, 2020 (9am-3pm)

Centerville's Textbook Buyback Dates
November 18, 2020 (9am-4pm)
February 23, 2021 (9am-4pm)
May 20, 2021 (9am-4pm)
August 19, 2021 (Online Only)

An outside company is brought in at the end of every term to pay cash for textbooks. They will pay up to 50% of new retail, depending on market value. Buybacks are held on the lower level of the Bennett Student Services Center on the Ottumwa campus and in the bookstore on the Centerville campus. Check the Online Calendar for book buyback dates on campus.

Book Buybacks Online

Additionally, you may sell your books for cash online, if you can't make it to a Book-Buyback Event on campus. Click here to see what your books are worth today!

Indian Hills Community College

Ottumwa and Centerville Iowa
(800) 726-2585

Maps & Directions

Non-Discrimination Policy: It is the policy of Indian Hills Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age (employment), sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential parental, family, or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C §§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact Zeke Flick, Director, Human Resources/Equity Coordinator (staff), 525 Grandview Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501, (641) 683-5282, [email protected]; Brett Monaghan, Executive Dean, Student Development & Athletics (students), (641) 683-5159, [email protected]; Noel Gorden, Dean, Centerville Campus & Learning Services (students with disabilities), (641) 683-5174, [email protected]; U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475. Chicago, IL 60661, phone number (312) 730-1560, fax (312) 730-1576. Read the full policy here.