VitalSource Bookshelf
Access eTextbooks and courseware provided by VitalSource for flexible viewing, annotation, and more.
This tool is available as an integration with UVACanvas. Log into the LMS and add the tool to use it there.
This eTextbook/courseware tool is available as part of the UVA Bookstore's Inclusive Access program. To use eTextbooks or courseware, select the Inclusive Access option when submitting your textbook adoptions for your course, or contact the Textbook department for assistance.
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How can VitalSource Bookshelf enhance teaching and learning?
- By allowing instructors and students to access their materials more readily, with online and offline options available across multiple devices
- By offering opportunities for increased engagement and retention with features such as digital annotation and flashcard creation
- By providing instructors with relevant statistics such as the length of study sessions, the number of pages that have been read, the number of annotations that have been created, and the types of devices that have been used
- By increasing sustainability and reducing costs to students
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Availability and Licensing
This tool is available to all faculty, staff, and students throughout the University, including the academic division and the University Health System.
This tool is available to all faculty, staff, and students affiliated with the organization that has purchased the license.
Access to this tool is available through integrations with selected Learning Management Systems.
This tool requires an additional purchase from students (e.g. a subscription fee or device fee). Contact learningtech@virginia.edu for more information.
Specifications
This tool has provided a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) or other resources that summarize its compliance with important accessibility standards.
Learn MoreThis tool conforms to the University’s regulations for data privacy and protection.
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