Press Policies

Desk Copy

Instructors may request a desk copy for a required classroom text with an enrollment of ten or more students if they have not previously received a desk copy. Please mail or fax requests on academic letterhead. A desk copy is limited to one copy per course.

In your request please include the following:

  • Course name and number
  • Anticipated enrollment numbers
  • Date the course will be offered

Send your request on letterhead:

  1. Fax to 660-785-4480, or
  2. Mail to:

    Desk Copy
    Truman State University Press
    100 East Normal Avenue
    Kirksville, MO 63501-4221

Exam Copy

Instructors may request an exam copy to review for possible use in the classroom. Please mail or fax requests on academic letterhead. A bill will be sent with the book with 60 days to determine whether it will be adopted for a class.

If the book is not adopted, it may be returned and the invoice will be voided, or the book may be purchased at the discounted invoice price. If an order is received for more than 10 copies, the exam copy becomes a free desk copy.

If the book is adopted for class use, please return your invoice with the following:

  • Course name and number
  • Anticipated enrollment numbers
  • Date the course will be offered

Send your initial request on letterhead:

  1. Fax to 660-785-4480, or
  2. Mail to:

    Exam Copy
    Truman State University Press
    100 East Normal Avenue
    Kirksville, MO 63501-4221