VS Bookshelf Application

Download and Install the Vital Source Bookshelf application on your devices (pc/laptop/mobile)

You are able to download the Vital Source application on your pc/laptop, tablet or smart phone from http://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/ and download your eTextbooks so as to read them offline. You can also print your eTextbooks. Note, that you may be limited on the number of pages printed per printing effort according to each publisher’s restrictions.

You are allowed to install the VS BookShelf application to 2 computer and 2 mobile devices.

To download and install the Vital Source Bookshelf application, follow the steps below:
 

  • Click on the Vital Source Bookshelf Download button.
  • In the Download the Latest Version of Vital Source Bookshelf page click the corresponding button for the device you wish to install the application (i.e. for Windows, Mac, iPad, Android tablets and smart phones) and view the instructions.
  • Save the BookshelfSetup.exe on your device and install the file.
  • Launch the Vital Source Bookshelf application and accept the License Agreement.
  • You are now presented with the Vital Source Bookshelf environment and a window requires your Vital Source user credentials so as to login. As username put your @acg.edu email user account and as password the password you entered when you activated your user account via Blackboard Learn
  • A message comes up and asks to enable Page Sync. Click Enable Syncing.
  • If an eTextbook has been placed for you by your instructor a download message will appear. Click Download to download your eTextbook locally and read it offline. You are also able to save it as a .pdf file and print it (limited number of pages per printing effort according to each publisher’s restrictions)
  • You have now activated the Vital Source Bookshelf on your device and synchronized its contents
  • To keep your list updated, click the My Account menu item on the Vital Source Bookshelf application and choose Update Book List.

 

You can do this via your Bookshelf user account and the My Account option.

Additionally, you are permitted to deactivate the VS application license from a device and use the activation for another device.

 

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