The UA-PTC Bookstore: eBooks - Book with eResources/Courseware

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Redeem eBook Access Code - Book with Courseware and/or eResources

How do I access my eBook that includes courseware and/or eResources access code?
Please follow the Steps below:

1. Purchase the product at the bookstore and receive a VitalSource access code (20-digit alphanumeric) and redemption URL printed on the receipt or via an email

Screenshot of VitalSource Bookshelf showing the Redeem Codes button location

2. Navigate to online.vitalsource.com and create a VitalSource Bookshelf account if you do not have one already

Screenshot of VitalSource Bookshelf account creation page at online.vitalsource.com
3. Click “Redeem Codes”

Screenshot showing Redeem Codes option in VitalSource Bookshelf interface

4. Enter the VitalSource access code and click Redeem

Screenshot showing VitalSource access code entry field with Redeem button

To View Book
5. Once the product presents on the bookshelf, tap on the book cover to read it.

Screenshot of VitalSource Bookshelf dashboard showing navigation options


To Access Courseware
6. Once the product presents on the bookshelf, click “Reveal Access Code”. Once you click “Reveal Access Code”, the product is no longer returnable in the bookstore.

Screenshot showing Reveal Access Code button on VitalSource Bookshelf product page

7. Click “Continue” and then “Reveal Access Code” on popup.
Once you click “Reveal Access Code”, the product is no longer returnable in the bookstore.

Screenshot showing eBook product listed on VitalSource Bookshelf after redemption

8. Copy the new Access Code that has just been revealed (different from the VitalSource access code) and click “Visit Website” to navigate to the publisher's website

Screenshot showing revealed access code and Visit Website button in VitalSource Bookshelf

9. Access via standard publisher website procedures

To Access eResources
10. Once the product presents on the bookshelf, click account settings on the menu bar along the top of the page and select Resources.

Screenshot showing account settings menu in VitalSource Bookshelf with Resources option

11. Once you click Resources, your Vitalsource Account Center will open. Here you will be able to view and redeem any eResources. If you're redeeming an access code, the product is no longer returnable in the bookstore once you click “Reveal Access Code."

Screenshot showing Reveal Access Code confirmation in VitalSource Bookshelf

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