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Copy of For Faculty: Online Library Resources During the CoronaVirus Crisis: Textbooks Online

VitalSource

This service is NOT affiliated with Chabot Library or Chabotg Bookstore.We are only featuring this platform during its complimentary period.  Here are the instructions on how to use:

How to register and search the site:

  1. Go to https://bookshelf.vitalsource.com/ and make an account. 

  2. Once you make an account, they will email you a link

  3. Click the link in your email to finish signing up

  4. Once you're signed in, go to the search page, and click on the "Explore" button to search for your book (searching by ISBN is the most efficient).  Do NOT click on the Bookstore link.

  5. Click on the picture of the book, and then click "borrow." You can have up to five ebooks borrowed at one time.

  6. It will open up in your online browser. There are even options to print, bookmark, and virtually highlight the pages. There are also app options that you can learn about on the site. 

  7. You're all set! Now you can search to see if VitalSource has your other textbooks. Learn more  VitalSource Helps