Bookstore
MCTC is transitioning bookstore and course material services to a new provider. As part of this change, Barnes & Noble College will continue operating campus bookstores for the Spring 2026 semester, while preparations begin for our new partner, BibliU. Learn more about the transition to BibliU here.
Barnes & Noble College at Maysville Community and Technical College (MCTC) has two
bookstore locations to serve our students.
The Maysville store, located in the Calvert Center of MCTC Maysville Campus, serves
students taking classes taught through both the Maysville and Licking Valley Campuses.
At the Maysville Campus online bookstore you can place an order, see pricing, hours of operation, or obtain a prepaid rental
return label.
The Rowan store, located at the MCTC Rowan Campus in Morehead, KY, serves students
taking classes through both the Rowan and Mt. Sterling Campuses. At the Rowan Campus online bookstore you can place an order, see pricing, hours of operation, or obtain a rental return
label.
Taking online classes taught through multiple campuses but don't want to place orders
through multiple locations? The KCTCS Distance Learning Bookstore is your one stop shop.
Download the My College Bookstore app for free from both the iTunes and Google Play stores. Shop, set up rental return reminders, see promotions, and contact us, all from the convenience of your mobile device.
What is needed to use financial aid at the bookstore?
- Photo I.D.
- Class Schedule/Student I.D.#
- Authorization# (VA students only)
When can Financial Aid be used in the
bookstore?
Typically the week before the start of
class through the 2nd week of class.
Is a voucher needed?
A financial aid voucher is only needed,
with a couple exceptions, for the Spring II,
Summer II, and Fall II terms.
Is Financial Aid available for
use on the online bookstore?
The Financial Aid payment option is available for use during the Financial Aid periods in January, May, and August.
What is needed to use Financial Aid in the online bookstore?
- Student I.D.#
- VA students will use their authorization# in
place of their student ID#
What is needed to search for textbooks?
- Department
- Class
- Section# (ex. HIS 109 40Z1)
Additional Bookstore Information
What are the bookstore's hours?
Bookstore Hours can be found at
https://kctcs.bncollege.com by selecting
the appropriate campus and scrolling to the bottom of the page.
What products does the Bookstore offer?
We carry textbooks, school and office
supplies, electronics such as laptops,
calculators, and Bluetooth speakers, school spirit apparel, and more.
BibliU Transition
Our goal is to make this transition as smooth and stress-free as possible for students, faculty, and staff. During Spring 2026, you will still purchase your course materials through Barnes & Noble as usual. Additional updates will be shared as we move closer to the launch of our new campus store services.
What to expectFor the Spring 2026
- Textbook purchases: Both hard copy and digital textbooks will be available through the Barnes & Noble campus bookstore.
- Textbook rentals: Digital rentals will be available; however, hard copy textbook rentals will not be offered for Spring 2026.
- Buyback: The Barnes & Noble online buyback program will remain available for Spring.
- Graduation regalia: Regalia may be ordered online and shipped directly to you. Limited quantities may be available in campus stores.
- Course charge program: Beginning in Summer 2026, course charge materials will be ordered through BibliU. Additional details will be shared before the transition.
- May 8, 2026: Last day of business for Barnes & Noble campus stores.
- May 11–22, 2026: Campus bookstore locations closed during transition.
- May 20–31, 2026: BibliU prepares new campus store locations.
- June 1, 2026: BibliU campus stores open.
We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we transition to a new bookstore partner. More information will be shared as it becomes available.
