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How to read your e-texts online in BlackBoard and offline in Vitalsource

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Once you are logged into BlackBoard, enter your subject then click ‘eTextbook’ on the left of the page

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Simply click on the text to access the text. The book will open in a new tab.

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You will be taken straight to the book you clicked on

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Now we will set up our account for offline reading – click the ‘finish configuring your account’ link

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If you are starting study with us this Teaching Period then you will not have an account – click ‘No’

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Fill in your details – make sure you ONLY use your student email address and fill out the whole form!

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If you are a returning student, click ‘Yes’

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Simply log in with your pre-registered STUDENT email account to finish configuring your account

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Now we’ll configure your books for offline use – start by selecting which option below is best for you

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If you are a PC user click the link on the right…

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If you are a Mac user click the link on the left…

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Installation instructions can be found above the download links

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These are the PC installation instructions

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Here are the Mac installation instructions

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Got an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch? The Vitalsource App is free!

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Or an Android device? Also free!

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In the top right of the online portal are your account settings – this is where you can change which devices/computers sync to your booklist

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You can also update your booklist (if a new text becomes available)

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You can also redeem a new book code and change your password… but NEVER your email!