GHC Bookstore: eBooks - Books with eResources/Courseware

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eBooks with eResources and Courseware - Georgia Highlands College Bookstore

Redeem eBook Access Code - Book with Courseware and/or eResources

How do I access my eBook that includes courseware and/or eResources access code?
Please follow the Steps below:

1. Purchase the product at the bookstore and receive a VitalSource access code (20-digit alphanumeric) and redemption URL printed on the receipt or via an email

Step 1: Locate your eBook access code on receipt or package

2. Navigate to online.vitalsource.com and create a VitalSource Bookshelf account if you do not have one already

Step 2: Navigate to VitalSource Bookshelf and create an account
3. Click “Redeem Codes”

Step 3: Sign in to your VitalSource Bookshelf account

4. Enter the VitalSource access code and click Redeem

Step 4: Enter VitalSource access code and click Redeem to view book

To View Book
5. Once the product presents on the bookshelf, tap on the book cover to read it.

Step 5: Access your redeemed eBook in VitalSource Bookshelf


To Access Courseware
6. Once the product presents on the bookshelf, click “Reveal Access Code”. Once you click “Reveal Access Code”, the product is no longer returnable in the bookstore.

Step 6: Click Reveal Access Code in VitalSource Bookshelf

7. Click “Continue” and then “Reveal Access Code” on popup.
Once you click “Reveal Access Code”, the product is no longer returnable in the bookstore.

Warning: Once Reveal Access Code is clicked the product is non-returnable

8. Copy the new Access Code that has just been revealed (different from the VitalSource access code) and click “Visit Website” to navigate to the publisher's website

Step 7: Copy the newly revealed publisher access code

9. Access via standard publisher website procedures

To Access eResources
10. Once the product presents on the bookshelf, click account settings on the menu bar along the top of the page and select Resources.

Step 8: Enter the access code on the publisher courseware website

11. Once you click Resources, your Vitalsource Account Center will open. Here you will be able to view and redeem any eResources. If you're redeeming an access code, the product is no longer returnable in the bookstore once you click “Reveal Access Code."

Reminder: Clicking Reveal Access Code makes the eBook non-returnable

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