Big Blue Access: Online Bookstore

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Big Blue Access: Millikin's Online Bookstore

 

At Millikin University, students don't need to make separate purchases for textbooks—it’s all included! 

Created in partnership with Akademos, Inc., and powered by TextbookX, Millikin's Big Blue Access course materials program is an innovative, personalized, and affordable solution for students. At the start of each qualifying term, all students will receive all the physical and digital course materials they need in order to succeed.

Steps to Receive Materials

1. Visit your personal Bookstore account by logging in to myMillikin and clicking the Bookstore icon to see your full course schedule and materials. Some materials will be delivered in physical format, and some will be delivered electronically. 

2. Digital textbooks and materials will be available through your course access in Moodle, and access details will also be sent to your Millikin email three days before classes begin. Note: Text from millikin.textbookx.com may state that materials will be delivered through the "LMS", which is referring to Moodle.

3. Starting at 9 a.m., you can pick up any physical texts in the Big Blue Access book area located in the lower level of Blackburn Hall. You must have a photo ID with you.

5. Last date to opt out for the Summer term is May 19. Last date to opt out for the Fall term is August 25. If you wish to opt out, please follow the instructions below. If you choose to opt out of the program, you will be responsible for purchasing all course materials on your own. If you opt out, you must return your books to the Big Blue Access area in lower Blackburn Hall to receive a refund of the Big Blue Access fee. 

REMINDER: Each student must opt out through the book portal by the due date above. Opt outs will not be taken via email.

Contact millikin.textbookx.com/help or email books@millikin.edu if you have any questions.

You do not need to take any action to ensure that your materials are delivered. The bookstore will know what materials you need based on your course schedule. Physical items to campus while digital course material access information will be emailed and listed in your bookstore eLibrary account and connected to your course in Moodle. 

  • Here’s how it works:

    • Faculty select the course materials they want to use and submit it through the online bookstore website. Akademos then sources the materials in physical and digital formats.
    • Students are automatically enrolled in the program with the option to opt out. Once registered for the upcoming term, materials are compiled with physical textbooks mailed to campus while digital course material access information is emailed and made available in Moodle. You can then pick up and access materials on the first day of class without having to place individual orders or pay out of pocket.
    • The cost is included on your student account and calculated on a flat fee per student at $23 per credit hour, regardless of how much each individual textbook costs.

    Required Steps: 

    1. Log into the website before every major term to see what materials you will receive. This is especially important so that you know which of your items are physical and which are digital.
    2. Pick up physical items. Email and text reminders will also be sent.
    3. Access digital materials: You will be emailed access information for your digital materials. Depending on the item, you may access the materials through your Moodle, through a publisher’s website, or through VitalSource.

    Opt Out Details:

    • Students can choose to opt out of the program through 11:59 p.m. on May 19, 2025. To do so, click the Bookstore icon on myMillikin.
    • If you opt out, you will be responsible for obtaining your course materials on your own. Textbooks will not be kept in stock to sell on campus.
    • If you choose to opt out, your September bill will reflect the fees that were removed. Students will be charged if materials are not returned.
    • If you opt out after books have been picked up, they must be returned or the per credit fee will not be refunded. Return the books to the Big Blue Access area in lower Blackburn Hall.

    Program Benefits:

    • Immediate access to course materials for all of your registered classes
    • One flat fee for books regardless of course, major, or material format
    • Students are allowed to keep their books