More than just e-textbooks

Books in the VitalBook® format contain everything that you would find in a print textbook, plus more!

Developed by educators for textbooks and other learning materials, the interactive features built into the Bookshelf application help save time and enhance learning:

Search: Save time by finding terms and topics instantly in your book, your notes, even your whole library

Note and Highlight: Color code highlights and make digital notes right in the text so you can find them quickly and easily

Organize: Keep books, notes and class materials organized in folders inside the application

Share: Exchange notes and highlights with friends, classmates and study groups.

Available when you need them

VitalSource e-textbooks are convenient – just purchase, download and study. Update online, work offline – plus, you never lose them, because books can be transferred when you need to change or upgrade computers

Watch and learn

If your book includes multimedia, you don’t have to plug in a CD – just click in your book. View a diagram, animation, or video right on the relevant page.

It’s good to share

You can elect to share notes and highlights with friends, classmates or group members. Imagine a study group working on a joint project – with Bookshelf, all members of the group can view the highlights and notes of other members.

Professors and lecturers can use bookshelf to assign readings, point out key sections, share lecture notes or link to learning management systems. VitalSource can also create custom curriculum and solutions for colleges and universities.