Purchasing Information - Other Schools and General Public

Cash Purchases

The general public may purchase learning resources through the NSSBB. All cash purchases are subject to a 20% markup. Purchases may be made by mail or in person.

Tax on textbooks is 5%. Tax on software, manipulatives, audio/visual material, as well as consumable materials such as workbooks, blackline masters, and some kits is 15%.

We regret that we are unable to sell educational software to the general public due to specialized educational pricing and licensing agreements.

There is a minimum shipping and handling fee of $10 plus applicable taxes. Orders over $500 will be charged a 15% shipping and handling fee on the net amount (before taxes) of the order. Orders for pick up will be charged a 7.5% shipping and handling fee on the net amount (before taxes) of the order, with a minimum shipping and handling fee of $10.00.

In HST provinces, add 15% to the shipping and handling fee. In other provinces and territories, add 5% to the shipping and handling fee.

Mail orders must include the title, stock code number, and a cheque or money order for the price plus appropriate tax. Cheques or money orders must be made payable to the Minister of Finance.

The Nova Scotia School Book Bureau orders on demand. When full payment for learning resources has been received, your request will be processed. Please allow 3 - 6 weeks for delivery.

For information or assistance, contact the NSSBB.

Receiving Your Order

A packing slip for each shipment will be enclosed in the carton marked "Packing Slip Enclosed."

Carefully check the items received against the packing slip and advise the NSSBB of discrepancies in writing no later than 10 days after receipt of the goods.