What is VitalSource and How Do I Log Into It?

Article Type: How To & General Information 

Question: 

• What is VitalSource and How do I Log Into It?

Answer:

• What is VitalSource?

  • VitalSource is a digital textbook platform that allows you to access eBooks and other digital course materials through VitalSource Bookshelf. Instead of carrying a physical textbook, you can access your course materials from supported computers, tablets, and mobile devices.

• Benefits of Using VitalSource

  • Access your textbooks anywhere: Read course materials on supported devices and download eligible titles for offline reading.
  • Search your textbook: Quickly search book content and other materials to find the information you need.

• In simple terms, VitalSource gives you a digital place to access, read, and study from your course textbooks.

  • Take notes and highlight: Add annotations while you read and return to them when studying.

  • Read aloud: Bookshelf includes text-to-speech functionality that can read supported content aloud.
  • Accessibility features: VitalSource Bookshelf supports assistive technologies and provides options for customizing how content is displayed.
  • Sync across devices: Bookshelf can save your reading position and synchronize your notes across devices.

How do I log into NHCC's VitalSource BookShelf site?

• Click here to log into NHCC's VitalSource Bookshelf website: VitalSource RedShelf
• Select Sign In
• Click on "Continue With your STAR ID"
  • If you are a student, log in with STARID@go.minnstate.edu
  • If you are an employee, log in with STARID@minnstate.edu

Summary:

NHCC uses VitalSource Bookshelf for students and employees to easily access all their eTextbooks all in one application, online and offline.

For Technical Assistance, please email HelpDesk@nhcc.edu