VitalSource

From NACAS and ICBA to AACC and all eleven Indie Fall Regional gatherings, 2025 was packed with great conversations, new ideas, and plenty of campus store spirit. We loved every chance to connect with you, learn from you, and celebrate everything you do to support students. Take a look back at some of our favorite moments and events from this year, and get ready for even more in 2026: https://ow.ly/K4g950XKsQU

For students, curiosity drives learning, and now Bookshelf+ makes it even easier to get answers when it matters most. The new Ask a Question feature lets students ask about any concept right inside their eText and receive trusted responses pulled the course materials content. Watch the video below to see how this feature supports deeper understanding and student success. Learn more: https://ow.ly/ceuI50XuLGF #HigherEd #AIinEducation #AILearning

For students balancing busy schedules, focus is everything. With Bookshelf+, learners can set goals, monitor progress, and see where to focus next based on their reading and practice activity. It turns study time into a personalized plan for success. See how the study plan feature helps students make the most of every moment. Learn more about Bookshelf+ here: https://ow.ly/3Fx350XuLLq #HigherEd #AIinEducation #AILearning

For students, a great listening experience matters. With natural-voice Read Aloud in Bookshelf+, learners can hear their eText in smooth, human-sounding narration that makes studying more engaging and accessible. Listen to the demo below and learn more here: https://ow.ly/C2uH50XuLFp #HigherEd #AIinEducation #AILearning

This week, VitalSource partnered with Swipe Out Hunger, the leading national nonprofit dedicated to ending college student hunger and North Carolina State University to support students facing food and resource insecurity. VitalSource associates came together to curate and assemble hygiene kits for NC State students, helping ensure that those navigating basic-needs challenges have one less barrier standing in the way of their success. At VitalSource, we are committed to creating accessible, equitable learning experiences and that includes supporting the well-being of students beyond the classroom. By partnering with Swipe Out Hunger and NC State, we’re proud to help foster a campus environment where every student has the resources they need to thrive. A huge thank-you to our partners and to the VitalSource team members who showed up with enthusiasm, compassion, and a deep commitment to community.

Smarter studying starts with Bookshelf+. Built into the course materials platform, Bookshelf+ is the AI-powered study partner students are already loving. No extra apps, no distractions, just reliable support that helps learners stay focused, confident, and engaged. Swipe through to see the top 5 reasons students love Bookshelf+. Learn more about Bookshelf+ here: https://ow.ly/mFnU50XuLZe #HigherEd #AIinEducation #DigitalLearning

Professional learners span the globe, but they all want the same thing: upskilling that’s easily accessible, seamlessly integrated, and highly personalized. Bookshelf+ meets professionals where they are in a busy world of work-life balance, and a strong desire to upskill. Designed with AI-powered tools that work within Bookshelf's platform, Bookshelf+ is trusted, in-platform AI support that helps professional learners stay focused and engaged. With Bookshelf+, learners can: ✔️ Ask questions and get answers in preferred language ✔️ Listen with natural voice Read Aloud ✔️ Stay focused and inside assigned content Discover Bookshelf+, AI done right. https://ow.ly/6B0c50XqH0O

Sage and VitalSource are proud to partner to deliver Sage Catalyst, a premium digital collection of Sage’s most sought-after social science textbooks, through Explore. This offering is available to libraries and students outside of North America. Together, Sage and VitalSource are helping libraries deliver flexible, data-driven learning experiences that meet the evolving needs of modern education. Read more about the partnership: https://ow.ly/qg3k50Xucbw

From insightful sessions to meaningful hallway chats, we’re grateful for the chance to connect this week at C3X with so many leaders driving innovation in auxiliary services and student success. A huge thank you to NACAS for another outstanding conference. We’re proud to be part of this community and can’t wait to see what’s next! #NACAS #C3X #HigherEd

Shoutout to the team at NC State for an incredible milestone! This fall, more than 70% of undergraduate students participated in the university’s Course Ready program, a big win for access, affordability, and ensuring students are prepared from day one. We’re proud to support NC State as they continue leading the way with course material solutions that make a real impact for students. This success story was recently highlighted in the NACS Campus Marketplace newsletter. Read the story here: https://ow.ly/Nwx050XsQ0F #StudentSuccess #CourseMaterials #NCState