Welcome to the Campus Bookstores at North Shore Community College
How to buy your books and course materials
You may purchase all textbook/course materials, supplies, clothing, gifts and more online through our website. If you select the In-Store Pickup option, you will be notified by phone or email when your Cronin: scronin@northshore.edu (additional contact information forthcoming)
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy my books?
Textbooks are available to purchase in person at the Danvers Campus Bookstore and Online.
Where do I pick up the books I purchase online?
When ordering online, select to pick up books in the Danvers Bookstore, Lynn Pickup Location (formerly the Lynn Bookstore), or have textbooks shipped to an off-campus address of you choice (ie. your home address). Note that books shipped off-campus will incur a $7.99 shipping charge.
How do I use my financial aid when buying books online?
Enter your N number in the Account Number box.
How do Early College students taking general population courses get their textbooks?
Books are paid for by the high school district, but students must “purchase” them. Early College students should enter their N number in the Account Number box.
How do ESL students get textbooks?
Books are prepaid with tuition and distributed by faculty on the first day of class.
Danvers Campus Store contact information
Email: nscc@bkstr.com
Telephone: 978-762-4046
Lynn Pick-up Location Contact Information
Telephone: 781-477-2127
Alternate phone: 781-477-2200
Spring 2026 Hours
Regular hours
Danvers Campus Store
Monday through Thursaday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fridays: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Closed weekends
Lynn Pickup Location (formerly the bookstore)
Monday through Thursday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Closed Weekends
How to Order Your Books Online
1. Go to the North Shore Website – www.northshore.edu
2. Sign into your mynorthshore account on main homepage.
3. Under Search, type in Bookstore and search. Then click on Campus Store.
4. On the main page, click on Create an Account – once you’ve done so, fill out the form.
5. Get your textbooks by clicking on the small book icon to the right of Bookstore on the top left part of your screen.
6. This will prompt the Get Your Textbooks screen to pop up. Then you will Type in your N number (e.g.N005696700). If you don’t know your N number, on that same screen to the right is an option called Enter Courses. You’ll need to choose the campus (Lynn or Danvers) and select the term (e.g. Spring 2026).
7. Once you see your materials on the screen, you should have a Rent (if available) or Buy option on your screen.
8. Click the box next to the rent or buy option you choose.
9. You will then see the selected Item(s) in your bag.
10. Delivery Instructions: You can have your books shipped to whichever campus you choose with no shipping cost. Also, you can choose in-store pickup on either campus as well at no cost. Additionally, you can have them shipped directly to an outside address (U.S.A. only), but you will be charged a $7.99 shipping fee to anywhere in the country.
11. Payment Methods - Financial Aid/Scholarship/Credit or Debit Card: If you are using financial aid, enter your N Number in the “Promo Code” box, and it will automatically charge your F/A account. Otherwise, if you are paying with a card, it is the same as any purchase you make online.
To purchase books online or contact the Campus Bookstores, please visit the online web store.