Apr 25, 2011

Michigan State University Extension launches new online bookstore

Michigan State University Extension’s (MSUE) mission is to share the knowledge generated by its experts with Michiganders; getting that information into their hands just got a lot easier, thanks to a new website, the MSUE Bookstore.

The e-commerce site is designed to make it easy for people to find and access books, manuals, fact sheets and other items. Site visitors can preview the more than 1,600 items, search by keyword, see their shopping carts and purchase PDF files as well as hard-copy publications.

“Traditionally, MSU Extension offices stocked many different bulletins, not always knowing which ones would be more popular,” said Steve Lovejoy, MSUE associate director for programs. “Now, we can direct Michigan residents to the online MSUE Bookstore where they can find exactly what they want.”

The new site makes tracking down information easier and quicker than on the previous site, Lovejoy said. It will also make it easier for MSU Extension offices to go paperless and eliminate the need for excessive printing. The enhanced online presence will give people worldwide access to the information. In the future, Lovejoy said he hopes to see a mobile application and ways to download videos and simulation models.

MSUE press release