New Bern, NC – Big changes are coming to the campus store experience at Craven Community College (Craven CC)! Starting Spring 2025, Craven CC is partnering with BibliU, a leader in integrated academic and campus store solutions, to deliver an elevated experience and make course materials more affordable and accessible to students.
With BibliU stepping in to manage Craven CC’s campus store, students can look forward to a modernized space that offers everything they need—from course kits and school supplies to Craven CC apparel and branded gear—all available in-store and online for ultimate convenience. Whether on campus or studying remotely, students will have easy access to the essential resources supporting their academic success.
With this partnership comes the introduction of BibliU’s Equitable Access (EA) program. This transformative initiative provides all Craven CC students with digital access to every required course material for a single, flat fee each semester. Gone are the days of hunting for individual textbooks or worrying about unexpected costs. With EA, every student will be fully prepared with the resources they need on day one, ensuring no one falls behind.
"We’re thrilled to be partnering with Craven Community College to help drive affordability and enhance student success. It’s an honor to support their mission, and we’re excited to strengthen our presence in North Carolina, a state we love and are proud to work with,” said David Sherwood, founder and CEO of BibliU.
“We are committed to enhancing the student experience in every way possible,” said Jim Millard, Craven CC VP for Administration. “Our partnership with BibliU will provide a bookstore that’s more than just a place to purchase textbooks—it's a hub for convenience, connection, and support, designed to meet the evolving needs of our students. We’re excited to offer an improved space that fosters success both in and out of the classroom."
Additional details about the new Craven CC bookstore are available at CravenCC.edu/Bookstore.
About BibliU
BibliU is a leader in integrated academic and campus store services, offering eBooks, digital courseware, and campus store management solutions to educational institutions. BibliU’s Equitable Access program simplifies the distribution of digital course materials, providing students with affordable access to essential resources and fostering greater inclusivity in education. In 2023, BibliU expanded into physical store management, delivering a comprehensive solution that enables institutions to efficiently manage both digital and traditional campus store operations.
About Craven Community College
Founded in 1965, Craven Community College (Craven CC) is part of the North Carolina Community College System. With campuses in New Bern and Havelock-Cherry Point, Craven CC serves about 3,200 curriculum students and more than 10,000 continuing education students each year. The college offers a wide range of associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs, as well as college transfer courses, career and occupational offerings, partnerships with four-year universities, specialized workforce training options, developmental studies and College & Career Readiness classes. The Lifetime Learning Center and Community Enrichment Program offer lifelong learning opportunities. Craven Early College High School programs are available on both campuses. Craven CC is also home to Public Radio East, one of the few community colleges nationally with this distinction. For more information about the college, visit www.cravencc.edu.
BibliU Campus Contact:
Patrick Davidson
Email: patrick.davidson@bibliu.com
Craven Community College Contact:
Craig Ramey
Executive Director, Community Engagement
Email: rameyc@cravencc.edu
Phone: 252-638-7210
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