The Faculty Sampling Portal allows verified instructors to sample titles from a catalog of thousands of exam copies.
When you sample a title from the Faculty Sampling Portal, you get 365 days of Online access by default.
If you need to use a sampled title with one of our Bookshelf Apps, you will need to contact VitalSource Support for assistance.
Offline access for sampled titles
Depending on your situation, VitalSource Support may be able to assist you in gaining offline access to your Sampled Title.
To read a sampled title offline:
- Access the sampled title through the Faculty Sampling Portal.
- If your sample does not include offline access, contact VitalSource Support for help.
- If you need additional assistance, ask to speak with a customer representative.
Learn More
- Learn how to add recommendations sent to you from a Publisher Representative.
- Learn what to do when the title you want to sample is not in the Faculty Sampling Portal.
Note: As of November 20, 2025, when you sample a title from the Faculty Sampling Portal you get 365 days of complimentary access, available both online and offline in the Bookshelf app.
For samples obtained before November 20, 2025, offline access is not automatically included. If you need to use your sampled title offline in one of our native Bookshelf apps, please contact our support team for assistance.
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