Online Bookstore Info

The SBCC Online Bookstore operates completely online and can be visited at sbcc.vitalsource.com. Visit the website to order and ship your course materials to your home or to campus. Digital course material access information is available in My Library or My Courses, once you’ve logged in to the online bookstore.  

Created in partnership with Akademos by VitalSource, the online bookstore simplifies the textbook process and offers a variety of physical and digital textbook formats. 

The Online Bookstore offers: 

  • A personalized website experience when you log in with your student account 
  • A quick ordering process – place an order in just 5 minutes 
  • New, used, ebook, & rental textbook formats 
  • An average savings of 60% off list price on marketplace items 
  • Ability to pay for textbooks with approved financial aid 
  • Year-round student support with 24/7 availability during the back-to-school season 
  • Free shipping on retail orders over $79 (exclusions may apply). 
  • Post and sell textbooks on the Valore Marketplace — get an instant quote. 


Course Access Program  

Course Access (CA) provides discounted digital course materials delivered automatically on or before the first day of class. 

If your course is listed as CA on the Online Bookstore portal, here’s what you need to know: 

  • Accessing your materials: 
    Digital access will be available on or before the first day of class. Depending on the publisher, materials may be delivered through your LMS or school portal, or access instructions will be provided by your instructor. 
  • Discounted pricing: 
    The cost of materials is billed as a course fee/your bursar account/ or automatically charged to your student account. 
  • Additional materials: 
    Some courses may require additional optional materials. If needed, you can purchase these through the SBCC Online Bookstore.  

If you choose not to participate in the program, you may opt out through your bookstore before the billing deadline and will not be charged. You may opt back in before the deadline if you still wish to access the required materials; otherwise, you will be responsible for purchasing them independently.  

Visit the website at sbcc.vitalsource.com  

Order early to take advantage of great savings opportunities and free delivery options.  

Need Help? Visit the help page: sbcc.vitalsource.com/help