Rio Grande book store moves to its new home in parking garage space

The ACC Book store was closed from Oct. 12 to Oct.19 as it moved to its new location on the ground floor of the Rio Grande Parking Garage. Students and faculty who once had to cross a busy road to reach the old book store now can find needed supplies only a few feet away from their cars.

Jeanette Lien, the book store general manager, states her plans for the future of the store. "We just want to become more and more a part of the campus life. We hope that students will feel part of the book store."

In addition to the retail location moving, the book store's office and warehouse are also relocating to 2305 Donley Drive, Austin, TX 78758. They plan to open around Oct. 26.

"The garage was built with the book store in mind," explains Marilyn Lee-Taylor, the Rio Grande Campus Manager. "I think it would be (a benefit) because students can get out their cars, buy their books, and come to class. It's so convenient and easy."

The approximately 2400 sq ft store was planned along with the parking garage to give students better access to the campus.

In the new store, students will find all of the distance learning textbooks, the majority of continuing education books, and all the required textbooks for classes at the Rio Grande campus.

Also, Lien mentions that the quantity of snacks and meal substitutes will go up compared to the previous selection.

Bryan Babbs, the store supervisor, also expressed his hopes for the new location. "With the move, I think we'll better serve the students."