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What is the My Textbooks tool and why is My Textbooks installed in all of my courses?

My Textbooks is installed by default in every Canvas course to assist students in locating and purchasing their course texts. The tool links the Bookstore's digital inventory to the Canvas course. Within the tool, students can gain first-day access to materials associated with the Bookstore’s Complete Digital Access program. The tool also allows students to easily locate and purchase digital textbooks from the bookstore for their courses.

I have not opted into Complete Digital Access. Is My Textbooks still helpful to my students?

Yes, My Textbooks connects Canvas with the Bookstore’s systems to provide the opportunity to purchase digital copies of the course text through Canvas. The digital format provides access to the course material at a reduced cost. These materials cost 50%-80% less than their printed versions. Additionally, it minimizes environmental impact. The My Textbooks tool also allows a student to access course materials through a Canvas course for all their courses.

How do I/my students purchase course texts in My Textbooks?

To purchase non-CDA materials in My Textbooks:

1. Navigate to your Canvas course.
2. Click on the My Textbooks link in your course navigation menu.
3. In the My Textbooks page, locate the course you wish to compare and purchase texts for.
4. Click the compare and purchase button under the text you wish to purchase.
5. Follow the purchasing prompts to complete the transaction.

Contacts

UD Bookstore Questions about student orders or charges should be sent to bookstore@udayton.edu.

Center for Online Learning at UD For help with Canvas course setup and integrations, please send an email to onlinelearning@udayton.edu.