Digital First Textbook Program

Total access programs/OLLU Digital First take the hassle out of getting course materials by providing students with access to their required materials on or before the first day of class. 

Follett works on behalf of the campus to negotiate required material prices with publishers down to the lowest possible price. Follett then works with the campus store to ensure all digital materials, and all required physical materials are prepared for pickup by the first day of class, as applicable.

To improve the ebook experience, our bookstore partner, Follett Higher Education, has selected Kortext as its new ebook platform.

All students are automatically enrolled in the program, and students who are not interested in the material savings can opt out of the program each term with no penalty. Students who opt out of the program are responsible for finding and purchasing their own required materials.

All students are automatically enrolled in the program to ensure campus preparedness for day one of class by providing all students with access to their required course materials through the program.

All participating students and faculty will receive communications to their school email address providing them with all necessary program information, including deadlines, fees, and how to opt out as available. Be on the lookout for the following emails with the following subject lines:

• Kortext | Your New Materials from… | Faculty
• Important Information Regarding your Course Materials for the Upcoming Term | Faculty & Students
• Welcome to OLLU Digital First Textbook Program | Students
• Your Order is Ready for Pick-Up | Students with physical materials.

• Faculty can begin teaching on Day 1 as all students are prepared with the correct materials.
• Required course materials available digitally in the student’s Blackboard by day one of class, with no waiting in line with heavy books.  
• Easy access and management of digital course materials in your Blackboard.
• Reduced stress related to finding and purchasing the correct course materials in time for the start of classes.  
• Digital platforms offer key features such as highlighting, flash cards & note-sharing, leading to greater success in the course.
• Up to 60% lower than equivalent pricing for required course materials

Yes! Students can save up to 60% off the original price thanks to the campus store’s relationships with publishing partners and bulk purchasing power. The program also reduces student stress during the purchasing process and provides a method to easily access, manage, and use all course materials regardless of format or cost.

Once the student registers for their courses, the student is automatically enrolled in OLLU Digital First, and the campus store will have all their required materials for that course ready for them! Students will receive confirmation emails to their school account sharing details to access their digital materials as applicable. If the participating student has physical materials, the campus store will communicate with them when they can pick up these materials, as applicable.

Students will find this information in the emails:

• Important Information Regarding your Course Materials for the Upcoming Term | Faculty & Students
• Your Order is Ready for Pick-Up | Students with physical materials

Depending on the classes and the course materials required, students may receive a combination of digital course materials, physical textbooks, printed lab manuals, or workbooks.

• Required: it is necessary for the course.
• Recommended: The instructor has suggested an item that may be helpful.

Only materials identified by the faculty as “required” may be included in the program. All “recommended” materials may be available for purchase separately at the campus store.

No. Faculty still retain full academic freedom and can choose the materials used in their courses.

All students are automatically enrolled in the program. Students may choose to opt out and remove themselves from the program before the opt-out deadline for a full refund. If a student opts out, they are then responsible for finding/purchasing their required materials independently. Students must take action to opt out of the program each term. There is no penalty for opting out.

Digital materials can be accessed for a minimum of 180 days and may be available for a longer period based on the material adopted and the publisher's terms.

Students participating in the program will have their required digital materials available directly on the campus’ Blackboard. Students will receive emails from no-reply@kortext.com with instructions and details on accessing their materials. For any technical issues and additional support, students can email support-us@kortext.com.

Please note: Starting in the upcoming academic year, instead of using the Brytewave link in the LMS, you can begin using the Kortext link. The new link will provide you with a list of all the courses in which you’re enrolled, what materials are required, how to purchase those materials, and access to any digital materials you’ve purchased or that have been provided to you as part of an access program.

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