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Salient. Victoria University Students' Paper. Vol. 26, No. 4. Monday, April 8, 1963

New Bookshop for Students

New Bookshop for Students

Peter Blizard, Public Relations Officer for Vuwsa, believes that Students should be able to buy their text books at the University. For this, he proposes the formation of a University Book Shop.

The main advantage would be financial, as a large profit margin would not be necessary.

He envisages the bookshop, which would be in the Sub, run by an experienced person.

Because of their short terms of office, the Executive would have nothing to do with daily administration.

Capital may need to be run on a credit system. As publishers grant 3 months grace on payment this should be feasible.

He was interested in hearing of other students opinions on the matter.

Peter Connor. Lib student, was dissatisfied with the insufficient numbers of textbooks stocked by Whitcombe and Tombs. He would like to see a University Bookshop able to cater for all student needs.

Although he did not know quite how this shop would be run, he felt that a full time bookseller should be employed.

If a hard core of publishers could be found to supply books the shop could be started in a room in the Sub.

If a University textbook shop could be a practical concern, John Jensen. MSc Maths Student, would be in favour of the venture. He did point out that paying a full time man on a limited turnover, covering administration costs and paying part time sellers could put costs up to present levels.