Note: Beginning with Fall 2026 courses, VitalSource replaces RedShelf as the system used by the UNM Bookstore to manage the Course Materials Access program. During the transition, two links will appear in the Canvas Account menu: My Shelf (Summer 2026) for Summer 2026 courses and My Shelf (Fall 2026) for Fall 2026 courses. We strongly recommend that instructors also add the appropriate My Shelf link to the course navigation menu. This makes the tool easier to find and allows students to access it through the Canvas Student mobile app.
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What is VitalSource?
VitalSource is the tool used by the UNM Bookstore for their Course Materials Access program. There are 3 options, Complete, Select and Opt-Out.
Complete
Main Campus undergraduate students are automatically enrolled in the Complete plan. In this plan, students can access all their required course materials for a flat rate.
Select
Students can opt to purchase only specific digital or print course materials for their registered courses.
Opt-Out
Students can opt-out entirely of UNM Course Materials Access and purchase their course materials on their own. For more information about the program, please visit Course Materials Access.
