New York University College of Dentistry renews with Ingram’s VitalSource® for digital learning curriculum

Vital Source is the largest e-textbook distribution company in use today, with 1.6 million registered users and a presence on 6,000 campuses in 180 countries. The VitalSource platform is the preferred platform for dental schools in North America and Canada. Other dental schools that have integrated the VitalSource platform into their curriculums include Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, Howard University College of Dentistry, Louisiana State University School of Dentistry, University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, University of Texas San Antonio Dental School, University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, University of Mississippi School of Dentistry, University of Alberta Dental School, University of Manitoba School of Dentistry and many others.

The renewal of NYU School of Dentistry’s agreement with Vital Source follows the recent June 2011 acquisition of VPG Integrated Media, a leading developer of award-winning enhanced e-textbook applications, interactive learning objects and e-whiteboard content, and state-of-the-art video, audio, and animation production services for educational publishers. Together, VPG and Vital Source create an unmatched e-textbook offering that meets the demands of publishers, educators, and students in this new era of learning opportunities.

ABOUT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY Founded in 1865, New York University College of Dentistry (NYUCD) is the third oldest and the largest dental school in the U.S., educating more than 8 percent of all dentists. NYUCD has a significant global reach and provides a level of national and international diversity among its students that is unmatched by any other dental school. For more information visit http://www.nyu.edu/dental/

ABOUT INGRAM Ingram Content Group Inc. provides a broad range of physical and digital services to the book industry. Ingram’s operating units are Ingram Book Company, Lightning Source Inc., Ingram Digital, Vital Source Technologies, Inc., Ingram Periodicals Inc., Ingram International Inc., Ingram Library Services Inc., Spring Arbor Distributors Inc., Ingram Publisher Services Inc., Tennessee Book Company LLC, and Coutts Information Services. For more information, visit www.ingramcontent.com