Sage Books Support

How do I access my VitalSource inspection copy?

Modified on Thu, 24 Oct at 5:15 PM

If you have an existing VitalSource account:

Ensure you are logged into the correct site, depending on your location – please check the flag in the top right-hand corner of the screen and click on this to change your country if necessary.

2. Once logged in, your eBook will appear on the "Publisher Recommendations" area of the faculty website.

To access the faculty area of the VitalSource website, select the ''Faculty Sampling'' link at the top of the screen.

VitalSource instructor website instructions - click on the 'Faculty Sampling' link at the top of the screen in order to access publisher recommendations.

Once in the faculty area, to access "Publisher Recommendations", click on the document icon to the right of the profile icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen. Vitalsource instructor website instructions - click on the document icon to open publisher recommendations

3. To view your eBook, select “Add to Library” on the “Publisher Recommendations” tab.

4. Once the title has been added to your "Library", select the "Library" tab and click the desired title or navigate to "My Bookshelf".

If you are new to VitalSource:

1. Please create an account on VitalSource.

2. Check your email inbox for a message from VitalSource titled: ‘Welcome to the VitalSource Sampling Portal’.

3. Use the link provided in the email from VitalSource to sign in.

4. Once logged in, your eBook will appear in the "Publisher Recommendations" area of the faculty website.

To access the faculty area of the VitalSource website, select the ''Faculty Sampling'' link at the top of the screen.

Vitalsource instructor website instructions - click on the 'Faculty Sampling' link at the top of the screen in order to access publisher recommendations

Once in the faculty area, to access "Publisher Recommendations", click on the document icon to the right of the profile icon in the top right-hand corner of the screen.

Vitalsource instructor website instructions - click on the document icon to open publisher recommendations

5. To view eBook select "Add to Library" on the "Publisher Recommendations" tab.

6. Once the title has been added to your Library, select the Library tab and click the desired title or navigate to "My Bookshelf".

Have questions or need help?

If you have trouble accessing your VitalSource eBook, please visit the VitalSource customer care page.

If you have questions about the text or would like to learn more about digital resources for your course, please contact your Sage representative directly.