Etextbooks
New, interactive, digital textbooks that can be downloaded straight to your device so you can access them whenever and wherever you are
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What are etextbooks?
Etextbooks are digital versions of your course’s core textbooks.You can read them online and download them onto multiple devices through the Kortext platform. Etextbooks are interactive, meaning you can make notes, highlight text, search for keywords, favourite your most used books and use accessibility features such as Text to Speech. The best bit? You have instant, unlimited access to your texts, so you can study whenever and wherever you are.
So, what’s the difference between etextbooks and ebooks?
The biggest difference between etextbooks and ebooks is how you can access them. Think of etextbooks as your own personal copy of the textbook, just one that exists on your device. You can read it whenever you like, no matter how many other people want to read the same book at the same time.
What etextbooks do I have access to?
The etextbooks available have been selected by your module and programme leaders and have been identified as being essential to your course.
How do I access etextbooks?
You can access etextbooks by:
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Locating the available etextbook on your reading list
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Finding the title via Library search
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Go to the Kortext website
The first time you log in Kortext will ask you to enter your University email address and create a password.
This enables you to take notes, download the ebook to any device and use the Kortext app.
If you have had a Kortext account in the past, you may need to reset your Kortext password:
- Go to the Kortext login page
- Select Forgotten Password
- Enter your email address to receive an automated email to reset your password
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Need help?
Kortext’s Mobile Apps Reader video will help you get to grips with the Kortext app. Get the app.
More information:
Printing
Kortext allows you to print pages from the ebooks via the online reader, however, the amount is restricted by the publisher’s copyright. You can also copy and paste sections that are part of the same copyright.
If you need more help, get in touch with us at [email protected]