Thanks so much, Brenda - sounds like a promising update! SFU Bookstore has been piloting VitalSource since the move to remote instruction last spring, but so far it's been set up as an optional (purchase by title) rather than a required (flat fee) platform for faculty and student use. I'll be following this with interest for sure.
Cheers, Hope

Hope Power

Teaching & Learning Librarian

W.A.C. Bennett Library (Burnaby)

Simon Fraser University

hpower@sfu.ca

*Please note that I am away on Thursdays this semester.

I respectfully acknowledge that SFU Burnaby is located on the unceded and traditional territories of the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam and Kwikwetlem First Nations.

From: Bcoelsteering <bcoelsteering-bounces@lists.bccampus.ca> on behalf of Brenda Smith <Brsmith@tru.ca>
Sent: February 23, 2021 11:56:41 AM
To: bcoelsteering@lists.bccampus.ca
Subject: [Bcoelsteering] Vital Source update

Hi all,

So Senate had a “lively” discussion about VitalSource yesterday. I was unable to watch because I had another commitment, but apparently the VP Finance spoke and apologized multiple times for the lack of consultation and how the announcement was written. He has said that a full committee with students, faculty, and staff will be established to have a consultative process to look at textbook affordability. So, it looks like it’s at least on hold.

Brenda