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

Please provide the information below and submit your request to one of the following:

• Higher education, book store, and distributors: nationalaccounts@ascd.org
• K–12 education: webhelp@ascd.org

Our staff process all examination and desk copy requests manually, so please allow a few days for 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: