How do I access eBooks (non-adopted textbooks) subscribed by SUSS Library via VitalSource Explore?

Answer

  1. Go to SUSS library's Databases A-Z page at https://libguides.suss.edu.sg/az.php?q=vitalsource&p=1

  1. Select “VitalSource”.

  1. If you encounter the following login screen,

 

Select “Student, Associate or Faculty/ Staff”.

Username: SUSS Username (Leave out @suss.edu.sg)   

Password: SUSS password (same as Canvas, MyMail)

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  1. Click “I Agree” for the first time use if you are agreeable to the Terms of Use once you are at the landing page of VitalSource Explore. Click “Continue”.

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  1. Click “Explore” to access the eBook titles subscribed by SUSS Library.

 

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  1. Move your mouse over the eBook title and click “Borrow”.

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  1. You should see the number of available copies for loan on the right-hand side of the screen. Click “Borrow”.

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  1. Click “Continue Reading” to read the eBook online.

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  1. The loan duration of the eBook is 2 hours. After reading, please return the eBook before you exit VitalSource Explore.

  1. To return the eBook, click the icon at the top left-hand corner “Back to Library”.

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  1. Click “Return” to return the eBook.

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  1. You should see a message pop up at the top right-hand corner of the screen which confirms that the eBook has been returned.