Digital Course Materials at South Central


Inclusive Access

The South Central Campus Store, in collaboration with instructors and textbook publishers, has created the Inclusive Access program in order to reduce the cost of textbooks. When a class uses Inclusive Access, the required course materials will be available to students online through D2L. Inclusive Access materials cost less than the normal price of the books or access codes.


How Inclusive Access Works

    1. Your instructor chooses Inclusive Access course materials for their class.
    2. The Inclusive Access course materials are added to D2L.
    3. If you are enrolled in an Inclusive Access course, you will be charged a fee for Inclusive Access on your student bill in eServices after the add/drop deadline.
    4. Inclusive Access materials are available to use the first day of class! Access the materials in your course’s D2L Brightspace site. Your instructor will provide the link. You will also receive a welcome email with additional information.

     

    If you already own this material, you will need to opt-out of Inclusive Access.

How to Opt-Out of Inclusive Access

    If you decide Inclusive Access isn’t for you, you can opt-out. You must opt-out by the posted deadline. Inclusive Access is non-refundable after this date.

    • You must use the opt-out link in D2L.
    • You will lose access to the materials through D2L.
    • You will be responsible for purchasing the required materials from another source.

     

    If you drop the course by the add/drop deadline, you will not be charged for the Inclusive Access material.

     

    VitalSource instructions for opting-out.

Benefits of Inclusive Access

    Lower Cost

    Inclusive Access course materials cost less than printed textbooks and access codes (but they are not free). The price varies depending upon the course materials chosen by the instructor, but most Inclusive Access prices are lower than the cost to access the material directly through the publisher, and average 30% to 60% off the cost of the printed text.


    Available the First Day of Class – No Need to Order!

    You will be able to log in to your course’s D2L site at the start of the semester to access your Inclusive Access materials.

    Inclusive Access course materials are billed directly to your student account in eServices if you are enrolled in the class. Do not purchase the materials elsewhere, or you might be charged twice.


    More Than Just eTextbooks

    Inclusive Access materials can also contain online access to assignments, tests, etc. required for the class.

Help with Inclusive Access & Customer Support

eBooks

Some course materials are available for purchase as eBooks on the Campus Store's website. Look for the Digital format option when you order. Some access codes are also available in a digital format.

Screenshot of the course materials page showing a digital eBook purchase option

How to Activate & Access Your eBook

    When you order an eBook or publisher access code, it is ready to activate as soon as you complete the checkout process and your payment is approved. Nothing will be shipped to you. Instead, you will receive an email with activation instructions.

     

    Please note: once you activate your eBook or publisher access code, it cannot be returned. Sorry, no exceptions.

    1. Go to southcentralbookstore.com
    2. Log in to your store account with the same email address and password you used to place your order.
    3. Click on the Activate and Access eBooks link.
    4. Click on the IMAGE of the book. (NOT the in-store purchase link)
      Screenshot of the eBook activation screen on the store website
    5. You will then be taken VitalSource to complete the activation process.
      • Some eBooks and online courseware are hosted on the publisher’s website. For these products, you will get a code from VitalSource that you will need to redeem on the publisher’s website. Sometimes a Course Key may also be required, which you will need to obtain from your instructor.

     

    Helpful hints

    • Check D2L, your syllabus, and/or your school email for special activation instructions provided by your instructor.
    • Remember: the email address you use for your VitalSource account must match the email address you used to place your order.

eBook Features & Digital Rights

    eBooks can have different digital rights – some are only available to use for a limited number of days, some allow lifetime access. Please review the digital rights for an eBook carefully before ordering. eBooks have very strict return policies.

     

    In addition, some eBooks may allow note-taking, highlighting, offline usage, and limited downloading and printing. It all depends on the publisher and the eBook platform.

     

    Some eBooks and publisher access codes also include access to online courseware used for assignments and tests

eBook Returns & Refunds

    If you need to return an eBook or publisher access code, contact us right away at [email protected]

     

    eBooks have very strict return policies:

    • All refund requests must be made within 14 days of purchase.
    • eBooks and publisher access codes that have been activated cannot be returned for a refund.

     

    Sorry, there are no exceptions to this return policy.

Help with eBooks & Customer Support

    Here’s how you can get help with your eBook or publisher access code:

     

OERs (Open Educational Resources)

OERs are openly-licensed textbooks. Some are available free online. An optional low-cost print version may be available for purchase through the Campus Store website. We recommend attending class first or talking with your instructor to determine if the print copy would be beneficial to you.

Screenshot of the course materials page showing an Open Educational Resource (OER)