1. Accessing and Using your VitalSource eBook

2. Accessing VitalSource Bookshelf
On Canvas: Modules  Start Here  My Textbook
Go directly to the Bookshelf site:
Did you know…? You can download your ebooks to read offline
Download the Bookshelf app for Android, Mac or PC, iOS, Kindle Fire, or Chromebook
Students accessing an ebook for the first time should check their student for a message from VitalSource that contains a link to their account. No ? Go directly to the Bookshelf site and select “Forgot Password” to reset and gain access with your student address.

3. Click on the book cover to get started
Manage user account info here
Click on the book cover to get started
You will see all of your VitalSource eBooks on your home page.
Bookshelf Home Page

4. Bookshelf Home Main Menu Search Table of Contents Cite it! Notebook
Page backward
Page forward
Search
Table of Contents
Cite it!
Notebook
Current page number
Print pages

5. Search and Table of Contents
This is awesome!
Click the orange arrow to drill down further, or click on another Chapter or Part of the book to navigate elsewhere.
Search and Table of Contents

6. Notebook
Quick tip: click on this tab symbol to either expand or collapse the bottom toolbar.

7. *Helpful hint: some ebooks print out better than others, so check the Print Preview before printing too many pages.
Select pages to print up to the limit specified. Click print and repeat as needed.
Printing
Remember, students and faculty can always visit a campus library to print for free.

8. Go to the VitalSource Support Site or Ask your Library Staff
Questions?
Go to the VitalSource Support Site
or Ask your Library Staff