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BOOK PROGRAM
Bishop O’Dowd High School has partnered with MBS Direct as our official Virtual Bookstore. Every order placed through our official online bookstore supports O’Dowd and its students.
The school works closely with MBS Direct so they have the correct textbooks and materials for each student’s courses. Each textbook ordered, whether print or eBook, will be the exact version required by the teacher and it will be delivered on-time.
As you purchase your course materials, keep your eyes open for Guaranteed Buyback (BGG) titles. When you select these in-demand items, you will see the minimum amount you can expect when you sell your books back to MBS Direct. This lets you take into account the actual cost of ownership for each GBB title.
To order:
- Visit your school’s Online Bookstore (bnck-12.com/bishopodowd)
- Select department(s), then course(s)
- View your course materials and select your preferred format
- Check out
- Select Guaranteed Buyback titles and save up to 70% off your course materials.
MBS Direct customer contact center is open 24/7, ready to take your order or answer your questions. Call them at 1-800-325-3252 or email them at customerservice@bncservices.com.
Please visit the online bookstore for the O’Dowd’s customized return policy and customer service help.
Frequently Asked Questions are here »
The 2023-2024 Book List is also available here, but it is best to just use the bookstore.
Book Buyback & Rental Return
2022-2023
Rentals
Rentals from the bookstore must be returned to MBS Direct by logging into your account in the bookstore and following the instructions.
Book Buyback
Participate in our EZ Drop Buyback event!
- To get started, generate your buyback quote. View instructions by video or PDF.
- Print your quote and bring your books to the EZ Drop May 30 - June 2 2023, 8:30am-3:00pm in the Faculty Lunch Room (next to the Cafeteria).
- Act fast - the best buyback prices are available mid-May through early-June through O’Dowd’s exclusive book vendor, MBS Direct.
- Questions? Contact Romeo Baldeviso.
Unacceptable and acceptable textbook conditions:
Because books are resold to other students, MBS does not accept or pay for buyback books with:
- Stains or water damage
- Missing, torn, or loose pages
- Missing, torn, or loose covers
- Excessive writing or marking
- Excessive writing on the edges
- A broken spine
- Torn or damaged binding
A textbook can still be in good condition if it shows signs of general use and wear and tear, such as:
- Some writing or notes
- Highlighting, from a little to a lot
- Rounded or dog-eared corners
- Minor scrapes or scratches
- Faded cover art
- Creased pages
EBOOKS
‘22-23: Bishop O’Dowd provides the following eBooks at no cost to families:
- HMH Algebra II (CA Common Core edition)
- Biology , 2017
- American Nation, 2005
- Environmental Science, 2011
- Living by Chemistry
- Growing Toward Intimacy