Examination and Desk Copies

An instructor may receive up to five complimentary desk or examination copies in a 12-month period.

Examination Copies

Examination copies are for instructors who are considering ASCD books for course adoption. The examination copy of a particular book will also serve as a desk copy if the book is adopted for the course.

Desk Copies

Desk copies are for instructors who have already adopted one or more ASCD books as required reading for a course.

Download the terms of use for e-books provided as examination or desk copies. (PDF)

Request an Examination or Desk Copy

To request an examination or desk copy, please provide the following information for each title in an e-mail to webhelp@ascd.org.

Title and author(s) of requested book:

Please specify whether you prefer a print book or an e-book.

COURSE INFORMATION

• Institution:
• Department:
• Course Number:
• Course Title:
• Course Start Date (e.g., spring 2012):
• Projected Course Enrollment:

CONTACT INFORMATION

• Does the instructor have an existing ASCD customer number (yes/no)?
  Please list the ID Number:
• Instructor’s Name:
• Department:
• Institution:
• Address 1 (street):
• Address 2:
• City:
• State:
• Postal Code:
• Phone (with area code):
• Instructor’s E-mail:
• Name and address of bookstore where book has been or will be ordered:

Our staff process all examination/desk copy requests manually, so it may be a few days before you receive confirmation that your request has been approved.

Instructors choosing the e-book format will receive an e-mail that provides a download link for the e-book.