Used school books in Singapore: Donate and collect ONLINE!

Parents looking for an easier way to donate and get used school books in Singapore, there’s some great news!

NTUC FairPrice (FairPrice) has just launched its 35th annual Share-A-Textbook project, along with a newly developed digital platform, making it easier for people to donate their pre-loved textbooks.

This means that you can now donate and collect school books ONLINE!

The website and app is now live at www.fpshareatextbook.sg  and “FP Share-A-Textbook” app on App Store/Google Play.

You may set up an account via one of these 2 simple methods:

• Log-in via your social media accounts: Facebook/Google Plus/Instagram OR
• Fill up your particulars via this link: https://www.fpshareatextbook.sg/#!/signup

Used school books in Singapore: If you would like to donate:

1. • Snap
     Take a photo of your pre-loved textbooks.

1. • List
     Log in to the website and fill in the relevant information about the book, such as the title, publisher etc.

If you’re using the mobile application, scan the barcode and let the app do the work!

Next, select your preferred communication method to share with the recipient: phone or email.

1. • Share
     Once you’re ready, select upload and your book will join the collection of donated books. You’ll be notified when your book is requested.

Accept or reject the book request and the donor will be notified instantly. Upon acceptance, your contact details will be released to the requestor for their follow up.

Complete the book exchange by setting up a meeting at your convenience via email/SMS and share your book with its new owner.

Used school books in Singapore: Looking for a textbook

1. • Browse
     Click on the “Browse” tab to start looking for your desired textbook. You may search for the relevant level and subject from the category located on the left. Alternatively, type the title of the textbook on the search bar.

1. • Request
     Select the book(s) that you require, and click request.

A pop-up will appear where you can view the book description and other photos of the book uploaded by the donor.

Check out the donor’s preferred meet up location, day(s) and timing too!  Simply confirm your request and wait for the donor to respond.

• Be Notified
  Receive real-time notifications about donation and request status of your books wherever you are!

Upon donor’s acceptance, you will be notified via mobile app/SMS/email.

The donor’s contact details will then be released for your follow up to arrange on the meet up. Meet up at the preferred location and complete the book exchange!

What type of used textbooks can be donated?

All textbooks that are in the current syllabus and in usable condition (i.e. no torn / missing pages and no scribbling) can be donated.

FairPrice can also take in assessment books, dictionaries or encyclopedias, and they will be sorted under reference category for the public to choose from.

People are discouraged from donating materials published more than 5 years back.

Meanwhile, donors who prefer to physically drop-off their old textbooks that are still in good condition can still do this at all 7 FairPrice Xtra hypermarkets and 23 FairPrice Xpress stores located at Esso petrol stations from 15 November to 3 December 2017.

Here are the details of the book drop-off locations: