ARCHIVED: Student benefits of IU eTexts

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IU eTexts are not simply digital copies of traditional textbooks. They are multiple forms of digital learning materials, delivered directly to students before the first day of class at a greatly reduced cost, and integrated into the Canvas course site along with tools designed to improve the quality of teaching and to increase the likelihood of reaching learning outcomes.

For students, IU eTexts are:

Direct from the publisher, eliminating distributors, bookstores, and any resulting markups
Current and complete, with no risk of outdated editions or used or partial books
The exact same text from the exact same authors and publishers, including every chart, graph, picture, etc.
Easy to buy: No comparison shopping or trip to the bookstore; just enroll in class
Fair: Same discount for all students
Priced significantly lower than almost all other options
Waiting for you before the first day of class
Not restricted for international students
Simple: The fees are added to your bursar bill when you enroll
Covered by all forms of financial aid
Accessible over multiple devices, including mobile
Available online and offline
Presented on a single, easy-to-use reading platform (Engage) for stand-alone texts, regardless of publisher or product
Integrated into the Canvas course site; no need for multiple apps in multiple locations
For most non-text digital learning tools, available via single sign-on
Interactive: Add markups as you read
Collaborative: Share ideas and questions with classmates
Engaging: In the text, discuss and ask questions with your instructor
A great learning and studying tool: Add notes and bookmarks, highlight, and search
Searchable, both in one text and across all texts in your library
Printable if desired
Lighter on your bookbag
Always with you, wherever you go
Yours as long as you are enrolled at IU
Environmentally friendly
Refundable if you withdraw from the class
Supported by a dedicated email address (etexthlp@iu.edu) and by the UITS Support Center