Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Free eTextbook Access

Two options for accessing e-textbooks from many major publishers for FREE through May 25, 2020.  
 
OPTION ONE-
Vital Source: VitalSource Helps.  
Anyone with a ".edu" email address can register for an account and log in to see if your textbook-- or comparable one you can use-- is there. Registration and setup takes less than 10 minutes. 
How to register and search the site:
Go to https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/ and create an account. 
  1. Once you make an account, they will email you a confirmation link
  2. Click the link in your email to finish signing up
  3. Once you're signed in, go to the search page, and search for your book (searching by ISBN is the most efficient)
  4. Click on the picture of the book, and then click "borrow." 
  5. It will open up in your online browser. There are even options to print, bookmark, and virtually highlight the pages. There are also app options that you can learn about on the site. 
  6. You're all set! Now you can search to see if VitalSource has your other textbooks. Learn more  VitalSource Helps. 
OPTION TWO-
RedShelf provides you with up to 7 free eBooks from participating publishers. Program applies to students at non-profit, semester-based schools, and access runs through May 25th. (Follett Bookstore is promoting this option.)  Create an account and then search for by ISBN or title for your textbook.
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