Constructed in 1985, the Penn State Bookstore is a student-, faculty-, and staff-oriented service center. Located adjacent to the Slep Student Center, the Penn State Bookstore at Altoona is managed under contract with Follett Higher Education. The Bookstore offers textbooks, course packs, and supplies required by instructors for courses offered at Penn State Altoona, as well as apparel, gift items, art supplies, computer software, and other items.