The start of the new fiscal year at John A. Logan College Wednesday also marked the opening of the College’s new bookstore on campus.

Located next to the cafeteria downstairs in the main building, the JALC Bookstore is open from 8 to 5 Monday through Friday and replaces the 710 Bookstore on the second floor, which has relocated off campus.

College President Dr. Robert Mees thanked 710 for providing “years of good service” and said the decision to switch to Follett was simply an economical one.

“Follett was the best bid and we had never bid the service before and should have done so,” Mees said. “We’re very excited about what the new store has to offer. The location is much better and I think the students and general public will be impressed with the merchandise and services they have to offer.”

DelShaun Hudson, store manager, said she’s glad to be back in Southern Illinois again. A native of O’Fallon, Hudson had worked the last few years with a store in San Antonio, Texas.

In addition to new textbooks and supplies like paper, pens, notebooks and calculators, Hudson said the store also features some great clothing items and wonderful gift items like mugs, wallets, key chains, ID holders, lotions, and lip balms.

“I think that once people stop by to see what we have to offer, they will want to come back,” she said.

Hudson said she is looking to hire some part-time help for the store. She may be reached at 985-6418.