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September 18, 2025 • 1 minute read
By: Mike Hale, Ph.D., Chief Learning Officer

Introducing Bookshelf+, an AI-powered study partner that provides in-book support, helping students stay focused, confident and engaged, without ever leaving the instructor assigned content.
 

Bookshelf+: Redefining What it Means to Study in the Era of AI

September 18, 2025 • 1 minute read

Replicating the Doer Effect with AI-Generated Questions and Why It Matters

September 9, 2025 • 2 minute read

When I began my research partnership with Dr. Autry at Cal Poly Pomona, we did so with the aim of investigating a question of teaching and learning: how might the addition of...

Unlocking Smarter Library Access with VitalSource Through the SUPC Framework

September 5, 2025 • 1 minute read

As higher education continues to shift toward digital-first strategies, academic libraries are under increasing pressure to do more with less – expanding access, ensuring...

Reclaiming Our Campus Store: A Journey of Empowerment, Growth, and Community

July 1, 2025 • 2 minute read

Guest Blog by Michelle Renninger, Bookstore Manager, The Exchange 1888 Apparel & Post at Tiffin University

Celebrating Earth Day: Reaffirming Our Commitment to a Planet-Smart Future

April 22, 2025 • 2 minute read

Happy Earth Day from VitalSource!

Looking Back at 2024: The Power of VitalSource

January 13, 2025 • Less than 1 minute read

2024 was a year of growth and impact at VitalSource. Along with our partners, we were able to deliver meaningful learning experiences to more than 20 million active usersacross...

Students Rated Millions of AI Generated Questions – Here's What We Learned

October 28, 2024 • 3 minute read

It’s well-established that “learning by doing” is more effective than passive study. At VitalSource, we’re leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance this method by providing...

VitalSource Celebrates Climate Week 2024: Reflecting on One Year of Carbon Neutrality

September 24, 2024 • 3 minute read

As we commemorate Climate Week 2024, VitalSource is proud to reflect on a significant milestone—our first full year of carbon neutrality. This is more than an achievement; it is a...

The Real Impact of Equitable Access

September 9, 2024 • 1 minute read

As many of you consider the future of your textbook program, I wanted to share some information you may find thought-provoking. In our 2022-2023 Impact Report, we share details...

AI Principles in Education: VitalSource's Commitment to Responsible Innovation

August 14, 2024 • 2 minute read

AI has rapidly shifted the education landscape, and at VitalSource, we believe using AI as a tool to create impactful, scalable learning experiences grounded in learning science...

On the Department of Education’s AI Guidelines: Balancing Innovation and Responsibility

July 31, 2024 • 3 minute read

The U.S. Department of Education (DoE) recently published “Designing for Education with Artificial Intelligence: An Essential Guide for Developers,” aimed at guiding education...

VitalSource Fuels AI Innovation: Sponsoring eLiterate’s Groundbreaking AI Workshops

June 28, 2024 • 1 minute read

I am delighted to share that VitalSource is an Equity Champion Sponsor of eLiterate’s recently launched AI Learning Design Assistant (ALDA) Design/Build Workshop series.

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