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Getting Started With VitalSource Bookshelf

Learn all about the features VitalSource Bookshelf offers in this 3 minute video

Why Students Love VitalSource Bookshelf

  • Global Search

    Search across book content, figures, and your workbook.
  • In-line Notes

    Take annotations in line as you are reading.
  • Read Aloud

    Listen up! Our text-to-speech tool works with any title, any language.
  • Workbook

    Improve focus. Edit notes, add bookmarks, and review key concepts in a dedicated place.
  • Read On-The-Go

    Use on any device. Download the entire title for offline reading.
  • Accessibility for All

    Award-winning support for assistive technologies.
  • Sync Across Devices

    Bookshelf saves your place and syncs your notes across all your devices.
  • Custom Styles

    It's your book - read it your way! Customize the display with dark mode or changing the font.

What Students Are Saying

Easy to use and great way to get the books you require quickly and far cheaper than physically buying the book.

VitalSource saves my wallet when purchasing/renting books! And they have tools that enhance the learning experience.

VitalSource is a phenomenal resource for students wishing to eliminate paper copies of textbooks from their lives! Great mobile access.

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