HOW IT WORKS
Finding and Sharing Textbooks Has Never Been This Easy
Our easy procedure makes it simple to connect, save money and study stress free whether you're buying, selling, or trading university books in NSW.
Step 1: Browse or List a Book
Explore a wide range of available titles or easily upload your own used textbooks in just a few quick steps.
Step 2: Connect with a Student
Talk to other university students in NSW, bargain on costs, and easily set up a transaction or trade that benefits you both.
Step 3: Buy, Swap & Save
Finish the transaction, obtain the necessary book without going over budget and take pleasure in having extra money saved for the things that truly count.
5+ years of experience
Why NSW Bookshelf?
Your Trusted Home for Uni Books Across NSW
We’re more than just a marketplace; we’re a student powered community built to make learning more affordable and accessible.
Since 2019,
we have been connecting learners across NSW through our trusted hub for buying, selling and swapping textbooks.
Students can quickly browse verified listings, trade unused books to save money, and establish direct connections with classmates enrolled in the same courses, all without having to pay excessive prices for brand new textbooks or struggle to locate the correct edition. By prolonging the life of textbooks, our platform encourages sustainability and assists students in saving money while maintaining preparedness for each semester.
Save up to 70% on Uni Books
Join a student driven network
BROWSE BOOKS
Explore Books That Power Your Degree
Business & Commerce
From accounting principles to marketing strategy, find must have texts for business students.
Engineering & Technology
Discover engineering manuals, formulas, and technical guides used across NSW universities.
Medicine & Health Sciences
Use reliable texts for clinical and theoretical courses in medicine, nursing and allied health.
Law & Legal Studies
Explore textbooks, legislation guides and casebooks, that address fundamental legal ideas.
Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Browse various books on literature, philosophy, sociology, psychology and lots of other subjects.
IT, Computer Science & Data Studies
Get software manuals, programming guidelines and titles, related to AI and data analytics.
BOOK SWAP
Trade Old Reads for New Needs
Repurpose your old textbooks to get your next semester's readings, without having to shell out cash for them. This is how:
List Your Book
To inform others on the platform that the textbook is available, upload its details including its edition and condition at the time of listing.
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Connect & Agree
Confirm the switch over chat and set up a delivery or pickup time that suits both of your needs.
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OUR TEAM
The People Behind Your Learning Journey
Emma Reynolds, 29
Co Founder & Platform Strategist
Emma is in charge of NSW Bookshelf's development and vision, making sure the platform continues to reflect student demands and industry developments.
Daniel Lee, 27
Head of Operations
Daniel manages listings, student support services, and the smooth running of the "buy, sell, swap" process across NSW campuses.
Priya Sharma, 30
Content & Community Manager
Priya builds student engagement through blogs, social media and community outreach, helping students share stories and success journeys.
TESTIMONIALS
Hear the Stories of Our Students
Read how our platform is helping students across NSW save money, swap smarter and study stress free.
I swapped my old Psychology books for my new semester’s readings and saved over $100. The process was super easy and student friendly.
Olivia Grant, 21
I used to dread textbook season; it felt stressful and expensive every single time. Now I just hop onto NSW Bookshelf first, and I always find what I need at a fraction of the cost. It’s made the whole process so much easier and way less stressful.
Ethan Williams, 23
I love how community driven it feels. I’ve swapped books, made friends and even got study tips from other fellow students. This turned out to be a truly valuable platform for me.
Aisha Rahman, 20
Listing my engineering books took just a few minutes, and I actually managed to swap them within a single day. The whole process was super straightforward and stress free. Honestly, it’s the best platform I’ve used for uni books so far.
Liam Carter, 22
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