Students taking classes at an Ohio college, university, or adult workforce center can buy eTextbooks and save approximately 50% off the price of a new print textbook using the Ohio Textbook Portal.

Are eTextbooks right for me?

eTextbooks support notetaking, bookmarking and searching, making them ideal study aids. Digital texts are the ecological choice, but you can also print several or many pages of the text if you choose. Consider more pros and cons of eTextbooks.

Save an additional 10%

If your institution is a member of the Ohio Library and Information Network (OhioLINK) – a consortium of the State Library of Ohio and 88 public and private college and university libraries – you’ll receive an additional 10 percent savings from CourseSmart, our commercial partner. To be eligible for this additional savings off, you must use this Ohio Textbook Portal to purchase your textbook. Access to CourseSmart through this portal is restricted to students at OhioLINK member institutions. You may be prompted to log into your institution.

No Waiting! Access eTextbooks instantly.

Avoid shipping charges, time delays and lines. Use your credit card to buy an eTextbook and get immediate online access. You will need to register at the CourseSmart site to take advantage of this offer.

The Ohio Textbook Portal is brought to you by the University System of Ohio and is part of the System’s comprehensive commitment to affordable education for Ohio students.