Accessing USD Textbookx.com Ebooks

Issue/Question

How do I access my Ebooks?

How do I assess the online books I bought at the USD Bookstore?

How do I use the eLibrary?

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Environment

  • usd.textbookx.com
  • Akademos
  • SentinelU

Resolution

  1.  The USD Online Bookstore eLibrary contains:
    1. First Day Access (FDA) digital material access information
      Note: Depending on the publisher, digital content will be accessed through your D2L or Online Bookstore eLibrary account
    2. E-books or digital courseware access information purchased through the USD Online Bookstore
  2. The USD eLibrary can be accessed either through D2L or USD's Online Bookstore website
    1. D2L
      1. Login to D2L
      2. In your class, click Resources in the red banner at the top of the page 
      3. Select USD Bookstore & Bookshelf
      4. Click E-Book Library tab
      5. Click Access Material for the eBook you would like to access
    2. Go to USD's Online Bookstore 
      1. Sign in with your USD credentials
      2. In the upper right-hand corner, click on your name 
      3. Select eLibrary 
      4. Click Access Now to access your digital material through VitalSource Bookshelf
        Note: If you do not have a VitalSource Bookshelf account, you will need to create an account
  3. If you bought the ebooks before May 2019, follow Accessing Barnes and Noble eBooks

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