Availability Is Not the Same as Access
At most institutions, success in the course materials operation is defined by availability. If the correct title has been adopted, sourced, and made available for
digital-first
Monopoly? Not So Fast!
On Monday, April 21, 2025, VitalSource announced they had acquired competitor RedShelf. This follows their March 2023 acquisition of virtual bookstore
From Divided to United: Creating A Campus Partnership for Student Success
For this guest blog, I have asked Kate Holvoet, MLIS and Ben Compton from San Diego State
Equitable Access Growth Predictions
The one constant in course materials over the last ten years: change. This is a refreshing thought given the stagnation
Print vs. Digital
The growth of Inclusive and Equitable Access has played an important role in driving down course materials costs and increasing access to course materials.
ACCT Conference: Reflections
I recently presented at the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) annual conference in New York City with my guy Brad Piazza. Brad is the Vice
Why Digital-First for Textbooks?
Music and movies are examples of intellectual property that have moved to a digital distribution model. 15 years ago, many of us rented or purchased our movies