Student Resources

Input your class schedule on MNU Textbooks to see all books and materials. Read all the disclaimers and class notes on the list. If a class has EasyText, either eBook or Courseware, a note will be displayed as well.

All books not available as EasyText would be the student’s responsibility to acquired.

• • We are committed to making textbooks affordable for students. MNU Textbooks helps students find their booklist, required, optional or recommended items for their courses, and offers price comparisons from major retailers, saving time and money by ordering online.

• • MNU does not have an online or physical bookstore on campus. All textbook listing and purchasing are done online with third party retailers.

• MNU Textbooks is only an accessibility tool to streamline the process of obtaining all materials. Students can purchase course materials from any retailer. MNU does not process credit card transactions, issue refunds, or assist with returns. Purchasing and shipping is a transaction between the student and the retailer, MNU holds no responsibilities in that process.

• • Step-by-Step Guides
    • Class Schedule and Booklist
    • Moodle and EasyText
    • MNU Library and Opt Out

• • What is EasyText?
    • EasyText is MNU’s name for the Inclusive Access textbook program, giving students discounted first-day access to digital course materials through the classroom Moodle page. EasyText is designed to reduce student costs, ensure first day of class access, and improve student outcomes.
    • An EasyText book is a required digital book, either eBook or courseware, and accessible through Moodle and/or Bookshelf.
    • EasyText can be up to 80% cheaper than new print and up to 50% cheaper than eBook from the publishers.
    • EasyText is embedded in the class fee and charged to the student’s account.
    • If the course material is found elsewhere for cheaper, the student could “opt-out”
    • Courseware is an interactive item such as Connect, Access, MindTap, MyLabs, Achieve, Revel, InQuizitive, Mastering, etc. integrated with Moodle.

• • What is Bookshelf?
    • Bookshelf is the student’s electronic library provided by VitalSource. All EasyText books, rental or perpetual, will be store in it.
    • Bookshelf uses MNU’s Moodle username and password (@mnu.edu)
    • Once a student purchases a book, they can open it online, or choose to download it on the mobile app.

• • What is Opt-Out?
    • If students don’t want EasyText books they have the option to “Opt-Out” manually for each one of them.
    • Always double-check with the instructor before opting out of EasyText since these are required course materials.
    • Students can opt out of your textbooks only at the beginning of the term. Check the opt-out date from the emails, and Moodle link.
    • Students will begin receiving emails on their email (mnu.edu) two weeks prior to the start of each class.
    • If the student chooses to opt-out of these materials their account will be refunded, and the student will be responsible for acquiring the material from another source.
    • Courseware is required for class assignments and progress; students won’t pass the class without it. Therefore, the option to “opt-out” is to turn off for those items.

• • What is ISBN?
    • All books have an ID number called ISBN. It is a 10 or 13-digit number. Always double-check the ISBN number with the requested book from the instructor before purchasing.
    • ISBN numbers change for digital and print items. It can be the same book with two different numbers because of their format.

• Book Vouchers are not available to be used with MNU Textbooks at  this time. 
• Quick Links for Course Materials
  • MNU Textbooks – VerbaCompare
  • MNU VitalSource Store
  • Moodle Log In
  • Bookshelf Log In
  • MNU Mabee Library Database EBSCO
  • MNU Mabee Library Catalog OPALS