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    Pearson e-books (via Bookshelf)

    ICT, engineering, chemistry, business

    VitalSource Bookshelf is a virtual library where you can borrow e-books from publisher Pearson for a short period of time. You have to create an (anonymous) account one time to get started.

    Contents

    what is this database about?

    VitalSource Bookshelf contains e-books primarily from the publisher Pearson.

    Usage

    1. Use Search or Discover in the left-hand column of Bookshelf to find e-books.
    2. Select a book cover and click Borrow. You have 2 hours to view the e-book.
    3. You can borrow a maximum of one e-book at a time. To view a different e-book, you must return the active book first.
    4. There is a limited number of licenses available for simultaneous access.

    Usage

    instructions for first-time use

    To use the e-books in this collection, you have to do the following once:

    1. Open Bookshelf via the 'search database' link on this page.
    2. Choose "Continue Without an Account". Providing your e-mail address is not necessary. 
      screenshot account creation dialog
    3. Accept the terms of use
      screenshot terms of use

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