September 24, 1999

Web Site Helps Students Find Cheapest Books for Courses

Shoppers who dare to buy their books on line may find some help from VivaSmart, a new, commercial version of the Web site created last year by two Stanford University students to help classmates find the cheapest books for their courses.

VivaSmart, which began life as a student project called BookSmart (The Chronicle, January 29), allows users to compare on-line booksellers' prices, shipping costs, and delivery times. Type in a title, and the site will

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