LibGuides: Computer Science: Kortext eTextbooks students

Getting started with Kortext eTextbooks

We are regularly updating FAQs relating to Kortext eTextbooks. You can find the FAQs on our Ask the Library pages.

If you are a first time user, or you don't have a current Kortext account you will be prompted to register via a simple pop up box.
You will be asked to confirm your university / institutional email address and create a new password (different to your Aston University password) to access the content the first time you access any Kortext content.
Once the account has been set up the book will be on your user bookshelf for access

If you have further questions you can visit the 'Ask the Library' pages to see FAQs, contact us on library@aston.ac.uk or get in touch via LiveChat. You can get additional information from the Kortext online support pages.

You can access Kortext eTextbooks in a number of ways:

Logging in to a Kortext eTextbook:

Click on the Kortext eTextbook link
You now need to choose your institution - type Aston University into the search box (see image below)
Choose Aston University OpenAthens
You should now see the University login page - type in your University username and password

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If you are getting an error message, please try the following:

clear the cache
try a different browser (Kortext is optimised for Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari)

If the above steps don't resolve the issue, please contact library@aston.ac.uk or visit the Kortext online support pages.

We recommend accessing Kortext eTextbooks from the module reading list or via Library Search.