eText Through D2L
Overview
This article explains how to access your VitalSource eText for a course through D2L Brightspace. eText access is automatically provisioned upon enrollment and is available through a VitalSource link within your course. This process takes less than 2 minutes.
Applies to: Faculty Students
Before You Begin
●You must have an active D2L account and be enrolled in the course for which you want to access the eText.
●eText access is automatically provisioned upon enrollment. If your course requires a physical book, an eText will not be available in D2L.
●If you do not have access to an eText and your course does not require a physical book, submit a support ticket at help.ccis.edu or call the Solutions Center at 573-875-4357.
Step-by-Step Guide
Accessing Your eText in D2L
1 Navigate to Your Course in D2L
Log in to D2L Brightspace and open the course for which you want to access your eText.
●From your D2L homepage, locate and click on the course you wish to open.
2 Click "eText Access" in the Course Ribbon
From the course homepage, locate and click the eText Access option in the top navigation ribbon.
●Click the eText Access option in the top ribbon of the course homepage.
3 Select Your Book and Click "Read Now"
A new tab will open displaying the books available for your course. Click the Read Now button on the book you wish to read.
●If the page is empty: Check with your instructor — your course may require a physical book instead.
●If prompted to create an account: Use your student or faculty email (username@cougars.ccis.edu) to set up the account. Only new students and faculty should need to create an account. Returning users must log in with their existing VitalSource account. If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it — note that this password is not the same as your myPortal password.
4 Your eText Will Open in a New Tab
Your eText will now open in a new browser tab and is ready to read.
💡 Additional Resources
VitalSource User Guide: A detailed guide on using your VitalSource eText can be found HERE.
VitalSource Account Issues: If you experience problems with your VitalSource account, contact VitalSource support directly at support@vitalsource.com.
Support & Assistance
Get Help
If you are unable to access your eText or are experiencing issues with D2L or VitalSource, our support team is here to help.