Contact Us: Examination and Desk Copies

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Exam Copy Requests

Examination copies are available to college professors or instructors seeking titles to review for adoption consideration. There is a limit of 4 examination copies per semester.


To obtain a complimentary copy, please mail or fax your request on institutional letterhead and provide the following information:


  • Name, college address, phone number, and e-mail address.
  • Course name and season taught
  • Decision maker’s name
  • Name of current text in use
  • Expected enrollment
  • Expected decision date
  • Indicate if text will be recommended or required

We will follow-up with you in 4-6 weeks regarding your decision.

Desk Copy Requests

Desk copies are available for any adopted required text for college professors or instructors. One desk copy is available for every 20 copies ordered. Please mail or fax your request on institutional letterhead and provide the following information:


  • Name, address, phone number, and e-mail address
  • Course name and season taught
  • Course level
  • Expected enrollment
  • Indicate if the text will be recommended or required
  • A copy of the bookstore order or bookstore name and contact information for order verification.

Please mail or fax your requests to:


Desk Copies
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
387 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016


Fax: 212-213-2495.


Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. cannot ship examination or desk copies to residences; they will be mailed in care of your institution and to valid U.S. addresses only. Requests without the required information will not be processed.


All requests are subject to availability and approval.