Education Technology for Academic Institutions

Powering content delivery across today’s Higher Education ecosystem.

Shift your institution's course materials from status quo to a Learning Advantage.

Chief Academic Officers | Office of Curriculum & Instruction

Students deserve support and engagement without complicated processes and tools. We're here to be your partner in forward-looking innovation, whether you're testing new models to reduce the cost of course materials, using data to inform program development and track learner progress, or refining and launching new online courses.

Heads of Technology | CTOs

We work with technology leaders to create secure, reliable and scalable learning experiences that increase student retention and success. We know how important it is to show results and execute flawlessly—our teams are the best in the industry at solving problems and implementing efficient solutions with always-on resiliency.

Administrators | IT & LMS Teams | Course Designers

We make it easier to get your job done, whether it's optimizing your learning tech stack, offering one seamless integration between learning management systems, or making courseware creation possible in a matter of hours. Our operations experts will help you get up and running with unifying aggregation for your unique needs.

Campus Store Managers

We give you the tools, technology and expertise to future-proof your store and drive a Learning Advantage for every student. Meet the needs of your entire campus with seamless automation for course material program options focused on affordability, convenience, accessibility, engagement and most importantly – student success.

Academic Librarians

Easily source and adopt titles that delight your students and colleagues using our simple library acquisition workflow complete with MARC records. Search for collections or single books from a catalogue of 2.5m titles from 10,000+ publisher imprints without needing multiple individual relationships. Can’t find the content you’re looking for? You’ll have the support of a dedicated team of experienced Customer Success Managers ready to assist you.

Faculty

Modern learners bring new expectations about convenience, price and personalization, and their course materials need to reflect that. By partnering with VitalSource, you create a dynamic and interactive learning environment that demonstrates the true value of higher education, leading to more engaged students – on day one and beyond.

"What I’ve witnessed with VitalSource is a team that is committed to truly understanding their customers’ needs so they may effectively engage in creating solutions. This personalized approach has been pivotal to the success of our relationship."

- Connie Allison, Liberty University

"Houston ISD has thoroughly enjoyed working with the VitalSource team over the years. They have dedicated time to understand our needs as a district and make the necessary adjustments to ensure students receive the instructional materials to be successful in the dual credit classroom."

- Scott Godley, Houston Independent School District

"We’re proud to be able to increase student savings while generating revenue to help the university to support students in other ways."

- Amanda Brown, Ashland University

Your Digital Journey

No matter where you are in your digital journey, VitalSource is here to help. We'll recommend strategies to expand your institution's impact, create plans tailored to your goals, and connect the dots with the world's leading publishers.

Access, Affordability & Impact

We design innovative solutions that simplify the process of finding and obtaining required course materials. This allows more learners day-one access to their materials, lowering the overall costs for everyone and improving student success.

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A Partnership for the Journey Ahead

Put your store at the center of course materials on campus with tools to help you save time, grow sales, impact affordability, and innovate for the future.

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VitalSource Portfolio

Learn about the full suite of VitalSource solutions, from Bookshelf to Inclusive Access.

Research Summary

The Age of Digital Learning

The majority of college students agree access to relevant course materials is critical to academic success, but cost continues to be a barrier to access, according to a 2019 study from market research firm Morning Consult and commissioned by VitalSource. Check out the fact sheets to see these stats and more.

Academic Institutions