Rental periods for course materials vary depending on whether you rent a digital textbook (eTextbook) or a physical textbook.
Understanding your rental period can help you determine how long you’ll have access to your materials and when your rental expires or must be returned.
Digital Textbook (eTextbook) Rental Periods
Digital textbook rental periods vary depending on the title and the options offered by the publisher.
Digital rental options can range from a few days to lifetime access.
Because publishers determine which rental durations are available, not every eTextbook offers the same rental options.
Rental availability and duration are determined by the book’s ISBN (International Standard Book Number).
How Long Can I Access My eTextbook?
Your access to a digital textbook depends on the rental duration associated with your purchase.
If you purchased a time-limited rental, access is available for the duration of that license.
If your purchase includes lifetime access, your license is not limited to a specific rental period.
Important: Digital rental periods cannot be assumed based on the length of your course or semester. The available duration depends on the specific eTextbook and its publisher.
Physical Textbook Rental Periods
Physical textbook rental periods generally align with your school’s academic term, but the exact rental duration may vary.
When renting a physical textbook, you should be provided with a return due date.
When Do I Need to Return My Physical Textbook?
Your rental return date is determined by the rental terms associated with your order.
Physical textbook rentals generally include a due date when the materials are rented.
Rental return reminders are also typically sent to help you remember when your materials are due.
Be sure to review your rental information and return your textbook by the specified due date.
Questions About Your Rental Period?
If you have questions about the duration of your rental or need assistance determining when your materials are due, our Support team can help.
For physical textbook rentals, Support can review your rental information and assist with questions about your return due date.
When contacting Support, please provide the following information, if available:
- Your name and the email address associated with your bookstore account.
- Your school’s name.
- Your order number.
- The title or ISBN of the rented textbook.
- Whether your rental is digital or physical.
- A description of your question or issue.
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