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.