eBook Information
IMPORTANT: Please make sure to type your e-mail address correctly when ordering! We recommend using your @students.towson.edu account.
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Towson has partnered with RedShelf and VitalSource to bring students the ability to purchase digital versions of physical textbooks at a lower price.
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eBooks are enhanced with features such as note taking, highlights, high speed search, and printing.
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They are convenient, good for the environment (and your budget), delivered to your desktop, and accessible across all of your mobile devices.
HOW TO PURCHASE EBOOKS
- Purchase Online: eBooks are listed for purchase alongside the physical textbook options on our Course Materials page. These are the "Digital" option shown and some may have a specified timeframe (60 days, 180 days, etc.) or others will be labeled as "Lifetime." Once your purchase is made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with access instructions or you may follow the steps found on this page.
- Purchase In-Store: If you are interested in purchasing your eBook in-store, please visit our Valet Counter and a staff member can assist you. Once the eBook is purchased at the register, a receipt with an Access Code will be printed. You may then access your eBook following the steps listed on this page.
- eBook Refunds: eBook refunds are based upon whether or not the title has been activated, the amount accessed/printed, and the date purchased. (NOTE: access/printing restrictions are set by individual publishers and NOT the UStore.) If you would like to request an eBook refund, please contact [email protected] and provide your order number and the title(s) you would like refunded.
EBOOK INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
HOW TO ACCESS EBOOKS
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To Access a RedShelf eBook Purchased Online:
- Navigate to towson.redshelf.com/accounts/login
- Log into your existing RedShelf account or create a new one. (IMPORTANT: The e-mail you use MUST MATCH the one on your confirmation e-mail.)
- If you have problems getting into your account, reset it here: towson.redshelf.com/accounts/forgot
- RedShelf eBooks purchased online do NOT require an Access Code and are available for you on the "My Shelf" page if you are logged in under the correct e-mail address!
- Please visit solve.redshelf.com or call 312-878-2628 for further assistance with RedShelf eBooks.
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To Access a RedShelf eBook Purchased In-Store:
- Navigate to towson.redshelf.com/accounts/login
- Log into your existing RedShelf account or create a new one. We recommend using your student e-mail address.
- If you have problems getting into your account, reset it here: towson.redshelf.com/accounts/forgot
- Your cash register receipt will include an Access Code. This code can be redeemed on the "My Shelf" page.
- Please visit solve.redshelf.com or call 312-878-2628 for further assistance with RedShelf eBooks.
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To Access a VitalSource eBook Purchased Online or In-Store:
- Navigate to vitalsource.com/login
- Log into your existing VitalSource account or create a new one. We recommend using your student e-mail address.
- Redeem the code provided for you either in your confirmation e-mail or on your cash register receipt.
- Please contact [email protected] or call 855-200-4146 if you need further assistance.
