Roar Store: REDEEM EBOOK ACCESS CODE - BOOK WITH ERESOURCE/COURSEWARE

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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

Screenshot showing VitalSource Bookshelf account creation at online.vitalsource.com

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

Screenshot showing VitalSource Bookshelf account sign-in page
3. Click “Redeem Codes”

Screenshot showing VitalSource Bookshelf account registration form

4. Enter the VitalSource access code and click Redeem

Screenshot showing VitalSource access code entry and Redeem To View Book button

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

Screenshot showing VitalSource Bookshelf library after redeeming access code


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.

Screenshot showing Reveal Access Code button on VitalSource Bookshelf product

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.

Screenshot showing product access code reveal confirmation in VitalSource Bookshelf

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

Screenshot showing new access code revealed in VitalSource Bookshelf

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.

Screenshot showing account settings menu on VitalSource Bookshelf

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."

Screenshot showing Reveal Access Code confirmation dialog in VitalSource Bookshelf

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