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The following eBooks (courses) utilize VitalSource/Cengage:
Register for a Bookshelf account
Before installing one of the apps, you will need to create a Bookshelf account. (If you already have an account, skip this step.)
- Visit the "Sign Up" page: https://www.vitalsource.com/sign_up
- Use your Brother Rice email address (@brrice.edu).
- After submitting the "Sign Up" form, you need to check your email and click the verification link.
Redeem a code
After creating your Bookshelf account but before downloading the app:
- Log in to the VitalSource website.
- Go to the Account Menu and select Redeem Code.
- Enter in your redemption code, and press the Redeem button.
Installing Bookshelf
Opening the eBook on your iPad...
- Download the VitalSource Bookshelf app from the Self Service or the App store.
- Launch the Bookshelf app.
- Sign in with your Bookshelf account email address and password.
- Your available books will appear. If you recently redeemed your code, you might need to "Update Library" in the Menu.
Opening the eBook on your computer...
- Download Bookshelf. ( http://www.vitalsource.com/downloads )
- Install Bookshelf. You can find step-by-step instructions online (http://support.vitalsource.com/faqs/gettingstarted/gs-1001)
- Once Bookshelf is installed, launch Bookshelf.
- Log in to the Bookshelf app using your email address and password.
- (If not already done, enter in your redemption code, and press the Redeem button.)
- Your book will begin to download.
- After the book has downloaded, click on "All Titles" in the collection pane and double click on your book to open it.
Opening the eBook using a browser...
To read your book in Bookshelf Online, do the following:
Go to (http://online.vitalsource.com)
Sign in with your Bookshelf account email address and password.
Click on the name of the title to open the book.