1. VitalSource Success
  2. Akademos by VitalSource
  3. New Virtual Bookstore
  4. Support Resources for the new Virtual Bookstore

Bulk Purchase on the Virtual Store

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Susan Ruiz

The bulk ordering process on the new Virtual Bookstore has been simplified so purchasers can order digital and print materials in one centralized location with built-in tax-exempt purchasing options. There are two payment options for tax-exempt purchases - using a credit card and using a purchase order (PO).

Bulk Order Timeline
Digital Items - Processing: 2 business days. Fulfillment: 7 business days 
Physical Items - Processing: 2 business days. Fulfillment: 1-5 weeks

Bulk Ordering Instructions:

  1. Go to your college’s Virtual Store website and select "courses" in the top right menu.

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  1. Toggle to the specific campus/term/course you would like to order for.

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  1. If the college you are ordering for has a Course Access program, the relevant courses will have a banner with the program name indicating instant access. 
    You do not need to purchase anything for these courses.

 
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  1. Traditional Retail courses will have an option to "view details" These are the courses you will need to place a bulk order for.

 
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  1. Before you can add an item to your cart, you will need to sign in to your VitalSource Bookshelf Account. 
    If you don't already have a Bookshelf account, select "Sign in another way" to create one. 
    *You can use any email address — it doesn't need to be the one affiliated with the college.

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  2. Once logged in, you can select the preferred format (eBook or Print). Select the appropriate access length, if applicable. Select "add to cart".

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  3. Once the items are in your cart, you can quickly adjust the quantity. Click "View in Cart", then select "Edit".

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  4. Adjust the quantity to match your needs for all items.

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  5. Once all items are in the cart, you can begin the checkout process. First, select the delivery method for digital materials and a shipping address for physical materials. 
    *If you are only purchasing 1 quantity of a digital item, select: "Purchase digital items for someone else" to prevent auto-redemption of the Bookshelf Code to your account.


    **Digital materials will be delivered electronically as Bookshelf Codes that can be distributed to students with these instructions. 
     

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  6. Complete the checkout process using a credit card or purchase order.

     

    RETURNS

    Bulk Order Returns & Refunds Policy

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