Digital textbook partnership launched

Booktopia and VitalSource have formed a partnership to provide greater access to digital textbooks.

Under the agreement, Booktopia customers will have access to digital textbooks for the first time through Bookshelf — VitalSource’s best-in-class eReader platform.

Bookshelf offers a full suite of built-in study tools, including highlighting, notetaking, flashcards and Bookshelf CoachMe, a free practice feature that provides students with immediate feedback in a low-stakes environment. Learners have full content controls, with dark mode, margin sizes and fonts, including open dyslexic, as well as read aloud and search.

“VitalSource provides unparalleled resources for students around the world and has set the bar worldwide for its technology capabilities. We’re delighted we can bring their platform to the Australian market, further underlining our long-standing commitment to being the go-to destination for students with the unrivalled products and services we provide to support their learning and development,” said Geoff Stalley, Booktopia Acting Chief Executive Officer.

Booktopia’s higher education and vocational textbook selection includes millions of titles, searchable by subject matter, university, career path (including medicine, nursing, law, and education) and now, by format. Regardless of how they are purchased, e-texts are available immediately through Bookshelf.

“Having an e-text option with access to Bookshelf’s best-in-class reading and studying features will positively impact the millions of students who use Booktopia to purchase their textbooks,” said Alice Duijser, International Managing Director, VitalSource.

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