What are eTextbooks and where would I find them?

Answer

eTextbooks come in different formats and ways:

  •  VitalSource (Bookshelf)
    • You must go to their website to access
    • You get your access information and login via school email
    • How to login to VitalSource: Login Instructions
    • Check out helpful videos on our Course Materials Guide
  • Embedded digital materials
    • eTextbook content is embedded in/linked to from within your course
    • Publishers Bridgepoint, FlatWorld, F.A. Davis, and Openstax are examples
    • Where can you find them? In your online course in one of these places:
      • Lessons > Getting Started > About Your Book
        • or
      • Lessons > Module # > Readings/link to reading
        • or
      • Lessons > Module # > Assignments > Link to reading
        • or
      • Course Materials > eTextbook
         
  • Some of your content may be available or inserted into your classes in other ways. 

If you cannot find your eTextbooks, connect with your instructor, ask another student, or contact Personal Support Center!


We have a master list of courses  that tells you what content "type" is associated with your course(s) and how it is delivered: VitalSource, embedded, etc.


If you want more information about e-books available from the library, see our eBooks ANSWER

  • Last Updated Mar 09, 2021
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  • Answered By Kerry Louvier

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    by Angela on Dec 24, 2015
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    by Jana Morales on Mar 31, 2016
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  18. I prefer real books because my eyes can’t stand reading online long (it gives me headaches) but I like how easy it is to find things and the extra help most come with.
    by Lindsey on Aug 05, 2019
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