Barnes & Noble Education, Inc., a provider of educational products and services solutions for higher education and K-12, has announced a new agreement with VitalSource®, part of Ingram Content Group. Under the agreement, VitalSource’s technology will power the BNC FirstDay™ inclusive access platform, bringing together VitalSource’s advanced technology and Barnes & Noble College’s unparalleled campus and publisher relationships.
This partnership will drive affordability, access and achievement for students nationwide, making it easier for faculty members and academic leadership to implement an inclusive access solution on their campus. BNC FirstDay offers course materials at reduced prices through a course materials charge for participating programs. Students have the option to receive their materials on or before the first day of class, delivered seamlessly through their learning management system.
According to research from Barnes & Noble College Insights℠, 49% of students said they were not prepared with their course materials on the first day of class. Inclusive access models, including BNC FirstDay, ensure students have the materials they need at more affordable prices at the start of the semester, allowing faculty members to begin instruction – and students to begin learning – on day one.
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