To browse the library's collection of Vitalsource eTextbooks from various publishers, click here: Vitalsource Collection
Alternatively, you can click on this link: VitalSource ETextbooks to search for specific titles subscribed by the library.
After clicking in to VitalSource, input "Enter email" or "Skip this step".
On the homepage, you will see Recommendations, Trends, and Top Picks. You can browse the titles or do a search using the search box.
At the title, click on the "i" icon to view more information.
If the book is available, click on "Borrow" to access it. If it shows as "Not Available", the book might be in use by another user, you may want to try again 2 hours later.
After "Borrowing", click on "Open Book" to read the ebook.
Should you wish to return the book before the 2-hour loan duration is up, go to the "Library Tab" and click on the "Return" option displayed next to the title.
You can click on the arrow on the bottom right to access the meu bar for various features:
More information on what the icons mean:
Printing provisions are governed by publishers. Some of the books on this platform allow for a 2-page printing at any one time. However, the limit varies from book to book and some publishers or some titles may not have a printing option.
More information about Printing :
Can I print from my eTextbook?
You may access VitalSource eTextbooks from your mobile devices by installing the VitalSource Bookshelf app.
Download the app here:
Sign in with your VitalSource Bookshelf account.
If you do not have an account yet, click on the following link to create an account:
For more information on installing the app, please refer to this:
Installing VitalSource Bookshelf
