The decision to transition to Follett was made as part of a strategic move to reimagine how we deliver course materials and the campus retail experience to support 21st-century learners. Follett, an industry leader in collegiate retail, partners with over 1,000 campuses in North America. They offer customized solutions that support learning, accelerate affordable access to course materials and foster a memorable collegiate retail experience. 

The transition is expected to bring numerous benefits including a wider range of course materials, a broader selection of sustainable and locally sourced merchandise, more streamlined operations, and innovative tools to enrich teaching and learning. The bookstore will move to its new location in Paley Hall, at the center of campus, in fall 2025. This move aligns with strategic goals identified during the bookstore reevaluation process, including expanding merchandise offerings and enhancing the campus retail experience.

We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition for students, faculty and staff, although some initial adjustments will be necessary for the Summer II and fall terms. With a renewed focus on affordability, academic freedom and increased access to a variety of course materials, we are confident that our partnership with Follett will elevate the learning experience at Temple.

Yes. Starting on June 24, 2024, Follett will occupy the current bookstore location on the lower level of the Howard Gittis Student Center. However, we look forward to the bookstore’s move to its new location in Paley Hall at the center of campus when the building reopens in fall 2025.  Follett is working with Temple’s Project Delivery Group to design a transformative collegiate retail experience that will support student success and evoke campus pride in a contemporary space consisting of 26,000 square feet of total space on two levels. 

Temple’s Follett bookstore has launched! Visit and bookmark antsplayer.com/bookstore for all your textbook and merchandise needs.

On June 24, 2024, Temple’s Follett bookstore officially opened in-store operations at Main Campus and Health Sciences Center, and online at antsplayer.com/bookstore.

The new bookstore, which will be operated by Follett, is scheduled to open at the start of the fall 2025 semester. The new bookstore will be located in the newly renovated Paley Hall with direct access from 13th Street. This location, which is in the heart of Main Campus, will feature two stories and approximately 26,000 square feet of space on two levels.

Beginning June 24, instructors should submit adoptions through Follett’s system called Follett Discover. A link to Follett Discover will be available on TUportal and Canvas along with a variety of training material including this training video of Follett Discover from the faculty perspective.

A variety of training material will be available including virtual and in-person training sessions offered by Follett, demo videos and user guides. Links to these resources will be available in TUportal.

Beginning June 24, instructors should submit adoptions through Follett’s system called Follett Discover. A link to Follett Discover will be available on TUportal and Canvas along with a variety of training material including this training video of Follett Discover from the faculty perspective.  

Beginning June 24, instructors should submit adoptions through Follett’s system called Follett Discover. A link to Follett Discover will be available on TUportal and Canvas along with a variety of training material including this trainingvideo of Follett Discover from the faculty perspective.

Yes. Digital course materials will integrate with Canvas through Follett’s system called Discover Access. Discover Access provides a place for students to purchase and access digitally fulfilled content and open education resources in a single location. When students select to purchase materials, they are directed to a personalized prepopulated eFollett page, making it easy for students to quickly purchase the materials they need. 

The transition to Follett is expected to bring numerous benefits to students including a wider range of affordable course materials, a broader selection of sustainable and locally sourced merchandise, more streamlined operations, and innovative tools to enrich teaching and learning.   
 
In addition, we look forward to the bookstore’s move to its new location in Paley Hall at the center of campus when the building reopens in fall 2025. Follett is working with Temple’s Project Delivery Group to design a transformative collegiate retail experience that will support student success and evoke campus pride in a contemporary space consisting of 26,000 square feet of total space on two levels.

With a renewed focus on affordability, academic freedom, increased access to a variety of course materials, expanded merchandise offerings and an enhanced campus retail experience, we are confident that our partnership with Follett will elevate the learning experience at Temple.

Temple’s Follett bookstore website is launching on Monday, June 24, 2024. Visit and bookmark antsplayer.com/bookstore for all your textbook and merchandise needs.

Follett is committed to facilitating a smooth transition for students, faculty and staff. Students enrolled in Summer II session courses will be able to view and purchase required course materials starting on Monday, June 24, 2024, through seamless integration of Follett’s system called Follett Discover in TUportal and Canvas. A variety of training materials for Follett Discover will be available in TUportal including demo videos and user guides. 

Starting on Monday, June 24, 2024, students will be able to purchase course materials for fall courses using Follett Discover in TUportal and Canvas, or in person at the bookstore located in the Howard Gittis Student Center. A variety of training materials for Follett Discover will be available in TUportal including demo videos and user guides. 

Follett is working with Temple University Purchasing Services to set up departmental purchases through TUmarketplace. More information will be available once the integration is complete.