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Removal of Bind-In Codes with Print Books

  1. Attendees
    • a. Barnes & Noble College
  2. -- Chris Sackett, VP, Academic Solutions
  3. -- Mike Tolly, Vice President, Inventory
  4. -- Bryan Baldasare, Director, Course Material Operations
  5. -- Regina McDonald, Director, Operations – First Day & First Day Complete
  6. -- Bill Dampier, EVP/GM, MBS Textbook Exchange
    • a. Norton
  7. -- Lauren Greene, VP, Director of Strategic Partnerships
  8. -- Allen Clawson, VP, Director of Operations
  9. -- Matt Walker, VP, Director of Digital Sales & Operations
  10. -- Liz Marotta, College Operations Manager
  11. Meeting Objective
  12. Background Information
    • a. Current Fulfillment Model (Norton Default Today)
    • b. Resulting Friction
  13. Proposed Alternative Models
  14. Agenda (45 Minutes)
    • a. 0–5 min — Introductions & Meeting Objective
    • b. 5–10 min — Overview of Current Fulfillment Model & Identified Friction
    • c. 10–25 min — Presentation of Proposed Alternative Options
    • d. 25–40 min — Operational Feasibility & Alignment Discussion
    • e. 40–45 min — Next Steps & Pilot Structure & Timelines
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About Removal of Bind-In Codes with Print Books

The meeting agenda for the removal of bind-in codes with print books on November 17, 2025, aims to discuss the implications of removing Norton's bind-in courseware registration cards from print books and review alternative models that align better with BNED's workflows. It will cover the current fulfillment model, resulting friction, proposed alternative models, and a detailed agenda for the meeting.

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