The SUNY Poly Online Bookstore, powered by Akademos by VitalSource, provides a convenient, affordable, and personalized way to purchase course materials. Available 24/7 at sunypoly.vitalsource.com, the online bookstore offers a wide selection of physical and digital textbooks while helping students save money through multiple purchasing options.
Features & Benefits
- Personalized shopping experience when you log in with your SUNY Poly account
- Quick and easy ordering process—place your order in just a few minutes
- Multiple textbook formats available, including:
- New
- Used
- eBooks
- Rentals
- Average savings of up to 60% off list price on eligible marketplace items
- Ability to pay for textbooks using approved financial aid and eligible textbook vouchers
- Year-round customer support, with 24/7 assistance during the back-to-school season
- Free shipping on retail orders over $79 (exclusions may apply)
- Buy and sell textbooks through the Valore Marketplace, including instant buyback quotes
- School Spirit Merchandise like clothing, hates and more!
Students can order physical course materials and choose to have them shipped directly to their home or to the Wildcat Den for pickup. Digital course materials are available immediately after purchase and can be accessed anytime through My Library within the online bookstore.
If you choose campus pickup, you'll receive an email from the Wildcat Den when your order is ready. Please note that the shipping notification from VitalSource simply means your order has arrived on campus—it does not mean it is available for pickup. Orders are processed by the Wildcat Den staff, and you'll receive a separate notification when your materials are ready. A valid SUNY Poly ID is required when picking up your order.
Whether you prefer print or digital materials, the SUNY Poly Online Bookstore makes it easy to find the course materials you need at competitive prices while offering flexible delivery and payment options.
Need Help?
Students who need assistance with the SUNY Poly Online Bookstore can contact the VitalSource Customer Support Team through the online chat feature.
To access support:
- Log in to your account at sunypoly.vitalsource.com
- Scroll to the bottom of any page and select Support.
- Use the live chat feature to connect with a customer support representative.
The Support page also includes a comprehensive Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section that provides answers to many common questions about ordering, digital course materials, rentals, returns, account access, and more.
Faculty Resources
SUNY Poly uses Verba Collect, powered by Akademos by VitalSource, for faculty course material adoptions. The platform allows you to review previous adoptions, select course materials, and submit adoptions for your assigned courses.
To access Verba Collect, visit:
https://akademos-sunypoly.verbacollect.com/session/selfassign
Enter your SUNY Poly email address to receive a personalized login link. Once logged in, you can view your assigned courses and complete your adoptions.
Submitting adoptions early helps ensure students have access to affordable course materials before the start of the semester.
Need Help?
Akademos by VitalSource provides helpful training resources:
Quick Guide: https://success.vitalsource.com/hc/en-us/articles/35156554129559-How-to-Adopt-Course-Materials-in-Collect-Quick-Guide
Full Walkthrough (with videos): https://success.vitalsource.com/hc/en-us/articles/35147280794391-How-to-Adopt-Course-Materials-in-Collect-Full-Walkthrough
For additional assistance, contact the VitalSource Adoptions Team at adoptions@vitalsource.com
