Textbook Ordering Information
How do I Know Which Textbook Option to Choose?
Your choices are different book formats. Please select ONE version of the title according to the abbreviated descriptions below.AC: Access Code (No physical textbook, just a code printed on a card.)
BWC: Book With Code (Physical textbook with access code for online portal.)
DC: Digital Content ("DC" listed AFTER the book title. No physical textbook, but may include unique online attributes includes many study features. If ordered you will not need to pick up item, an email with instructions will be sent.)
EB: E-Book (No physical textbook, just an electronic version.)
LL: Loose Leaf Book (Pages are not bound together.)
LLC: Loose Leaf Book with Access Code (Loose leaf book with access code for online portal.)
OER: Open Educational Resource (This can be downloaded for free through Canvas or you can buy the low-cost printed copy listed here.)
If there is nothing in parenthesis before or after the title, it is just a traditional textbook!
Please note before placing your order:
Art kits for ART122, ART124, and ART224 classes CANNOT be shipped by UPS because of paint contents. You MUST select IN-STORE PICKUP for these kits.The bookstore's online ordering system now allows Financial Aid recipients to use 2 forms of payment whenever the Aid balance is insufficient for the order total.
Please call the Financial Aid office at 847-543-2062 or the Welcome and One Stop Center at 847-543-2085 if you have any questions about your Aid balance or application status.
Payment Plans begin Fall/Spring 2 weeks before the first day of class, Summer 1 week before the first day of class.
Using A Payment Plan
If your would like to charge your books to your payment plan, follow the steps below:- Enroll in classes
- Set up your deferred (Students with Financial Aid) or intallment payment plan.
- Within 12 hours you will have credits available under "Payment Plan" when you check out.
- Payment Plan and Financial Aid orders CANNOT be shipped. Students must show picture identification and sign for orders using Payment Plan or Financial Aid. Please choose PICKUP at any one of our LancerZone locations.
The payment plan must be completed BEFORE purchasing textbooks.
If you have any questions on how to set up a payment plan, please visit the How To Pay page on the clc website.
For more resources, view the documents linked below:
How to use your Payment Plan to pay for textbooks and related school needs (PDF)
How to use more than one payment method on an online order (PDF)
If you have any questions regarding your payment plan or how to set up a payment plan, please contact the Welcome and One Stop Center at 847-543-2085.
The course material information, pricing, and stock level is subject to change without notice.