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.

Free standard shipping of print examination copies is available only to U.S. and Canadian addresses; requestors must pay for the shipping costs to other addresses. If there is a rush need for a book, you may call 1-800-933-2723 to arrange to pay for expedited shipping rather than submitting an online request.

Free e-book examination copies are available for most titles (no shipping charges; faster delivery). Before requesting an examination copy in any format, we encourage you to view sample chapters at www.ascd.org/books or Google Books.

Desk Copies

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

Free standard shipping of print examination copies is available only to U.S. and Canadian addresses; requestors must pay for the shipping costs to other addresses. If there is a rush need for a book, you may call 1-800-933-2723 to arrange to pay for expedited shipping rather than submitting an online request.

Free e-book desk copies are available for most titles (no shipping charges; faster delivery). Please check our Online Store for e-book availability.

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 below information for each title in an e-mail to webhelp@ascd.org.

Our staff process all examination and 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.

REQUESTED BOOK

• Book Title and Subtitle:
• Book Author(s):
• Book Format (print or 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: