Moving On? Pass It On – Donate Your Textbooks To TextbookForward!

As you wrap up, consider giving your textbooks a second life through TextbookForward, a new initiative from the Library and Student Affairs. Your gently used physical textbooks will be made available for other students to borrow for free – helping those who need them most next semester.

What Can Be Donated? 

We accept textbooks that:

  • Have been used for courses at NYU Shanghai
  • Are still in reusable condition

 Note: We cannot accept GPS coursepacks, as they are customized for specific semesters and cannot be reused in future classes.

As a token of our appreciation, you can choose to receive a digital donation certificate from the Library – just indicate that on the donation form

You’ll also have the option to leave a message for the next user of your textbook(s) – a small gesture that can make a big impact!

Drop-Off Locations:

1. Library Circulation Desk
🕒 During service hours    🗓️ Available long-term

2. Jingyao Residence Hall
🕒 Open 24/7 for drop-off    🗓️ May 9-24, 2025

📍T2 Lobby    📍T3 Lobby    📍T5 Resource Center

💜 Thank you for paying it forward and supporting your fellow students. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to us at shanghai.circulation@nyu.edu.

Together, let’s keep knowledge moving forward.