Kortext is your digital gateway to essential reading, offering students and staff flexible access to thousands of ebooks and powerful study tools, all supported by your NHS library.
Access your reading anytime, anywhere
Study on your terms with 24/7 access through your browser or the Kortext mobile and desktop apps. Your notes and reading progress sync across all devices, making it easy to pick up where you left off – whether on campus, at home, or on the move.
You can also download your books for offline reading via apps for iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac.
Make the most of powerful learning tools
Kortext helps you study smarter with integrated features such as:
- Highlighting and note‑taking
- Bookmarks and rich‑text notes
- Flashcards for quick revision
- Built‑in citation generation
These tools help you engage with your reading in a more meaningful, organised way.
All your books in one place
Your personal bookshelf keeps your core texts and wider reading organised and easy to find. With a library of more than 35,000 open access eBooks and millions of titles available through Kortext, expanding your subject knowledge has never been easier.
Collaborate and learn together
Kortext promotes shared learning with collaborative annotation tools and interactive note‑taking. Students and academics can work together directly within the platform.
Fully integrated with your Library and OpenAthens
Kortext fits right into your library’s digital ecosystem. Access reading lists and assigned materials easily through your free OpenAthens account, keeping everything in one convenient place.
Designed for accessibility and inclusive learning
Users benefit from customisable text options, screen‑reader compatibility, language options ensuring everyone can access materials in a way that suits their needs. Natural‑sounding text‑to‑speech further supports accessibility and different learning styles.
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