Education Technology for Publishers

The world’s largest Learning Delivery Network for every stage of the course materials lifecycle.

The shift from print to digital has opened the promise of new models, affordability, and an engaging front door experience, but many content providers don’t have the right kind of modern delivery network to fully realize this promise. VitalSource powers the full course materials lifecycle, giving content providers better reach, increased sell through, unparalleled IP protection, and best-in-class revenue management.

Unmatched Global Content Delivery

For 30 years, VitalSource has been at the forefront of digital transformation.

3,500+

Content provider relationships

40%

of digital course materials flow through our network

4,500+

Institutions served

20M+

Active users

Wherever you are, we’ll meet you there

VitalSource is the industry’s most trusted partner to deliver innovative course materials programs, engaging learning solutions, leading privacy, security, and compliance protection, and learning science backed tools. Whether you are new to technology, ready to scale your digital offerings in a meaningful way, or preparing for the next innovation, VitalSource meets you there.

When you partner with VitalSource, you can be confident that you have a new set of digital-first capabilities, and a Learning Delivery Network built for a modern learner.

High quality course materials that are available at a price that students can count on and plan for, no surprise costs.

A unified experience for students and partners that simplifies the higher ed course materials ecosystem powered by technology that is built to connect with the systems the customer needs.

Technology that is built to work with the systems the customer needs.

Technologies and solutions that users can rely on.

A consistent user experience worldwide with full compliance, accessibility, and scalability for every customer.

Tools and systems that are built to work and to scale with an experienced team of dedicated humans to keep partners on track.

Investment ahead of the market so products are compliant, ahead of the standards, built with the newest technology, and customers are always ready to navigate the next disruption point.

Easy to find analytics and expert insights that make it possible to make data-driven decisions.

From content provider to institution to student, it should be easy and convenient to deliver and access digital course materials.

AI has rapidly shifted the education landscape but it has opened the door to impactful, scalable learning experiences. When it’s grounded in learning science, it’s AI done right.

High quality course materials that are available at a price that students can count on and plan for, no surprise costs.

VitalSource Powers the Higher Education Course Materials Lifecycle

Discover

The VitalSource sampling platform supports instructor discovery and allows content providers to effortlessly oversee the sampling process, transforming the course materials process from a cumbersome task into a powerful, intuitive experience.

Adopt

VitalSource adoption tools streamline communication and workflow. Instructors easily readopt past materials, discover new content, check compatibility with day-one access programs, include materials in these programs, and select preferred formats like digital options.

Academic librarians easily source and adopt titles with our simple acquisition workflow, including MARC records, and access collections or individual books from a catalogue of 2.5 million titles from 10,000+ publishers—no separate agreements needed.

Engage & Access

VitalSource's flexible LTI tool integrates with the campus learning management system (LMS) or library systems, delivering a seamless day-one experience for students by ensuring all adopted etexts and courseware are accessible by the first day of class. This integration translates SIS adoptions into LMS access, streamlining processes and reducing operational burdens. Content providers simply ensure materials are listed with correct ISBNs and pricing in VitalSource’s inventory; the rest is managed through single sign-on (SSO) access via Bookshelf®. For non-etext content, partner integrations enable students to access third-party platforms directly from the LMS dashboard, allowing for immediate access termination upon opt-out and supporting other delivery methods like access codes.

Transact & Remit

Simplify transactions and centralize access to all required materials within a user-friendly LMS dashboard, where students can easily engage with content, manage Day-One access program participation, and access additional purchasing options with financial aid or vouchers. With precise student account billing and campus store invoicing, we send content providers monthly compensation, so that you receive sales credit.

Analyze

With the industry’s largest source of data, VitalSource offers exclusive insights into engagement, performance, and operations through intuitive visualizations and smart filters. Detailed reporting allows you to drive adoption, track content usage, and monitor enrollment data, ensuring full sales visibility and timely adoption intervention. Exclusive insights ensure accurate content delivery, pricing, and proper compensation, giving you greater control and the ability to grow your pipeline.

Trusted Partner of Thousands of Content Providers Globally

Your Relevant Platforms and Capabilities

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Content Providers

The world’s largest Learning Delivery Network for every stage of the course materials lifecycle.

Unmatched Global Content Delivery

Wherever you are, we’ll meet you there

Predictable Affordability

Unifying Aggregations and Integrations

Expansive Integration

Always-On Resiliency

Global Scalability with Full Integrity

Operational Velocity

Forward-Looking Innovation

Actionable Data & Insights

Ubiquitous Convenience

Trustworthy AI

Predictable Affordability

VitalSource Powers the Higher Education Course Materials Lifecycle

Discover

Adopt

Engage & Access

Transact & Remit

Analyze

Trusted Partner of Thousands of Content Providers Globally

Your Relevant Platforms and Capabilities

Publisher Solutions

Partner Integrations for Content Providers

Insights You Can’t Get Anywhere Else

Revolutionize your content delivery & boost revenue.