EdTech and higher education have been evolving rapidly in recent years, and with the acquisition of Texas Book Company by UK-based EdTech firm BibliU, the digital-first learning experience has been taken to a whole new level.
BibliU is a pioneer in the field of digital-first Universal Learning, which provides college students with cost-effective day-one access to course materials. This acquisition allows BibliU to expand their Universal Learning Plus, which is a combined offering of campus store management and digital content delivery. In addition, the Inclusive Access (I.A.) approach has also been introduced, giving institutions the flexibility to choose an access programme that best fits their needs.
David Sherwood, Co-founder & CEO of BibliU, commented: “We built our business to make the higher education system fairer, more accessible, and more inclusive. With its strong stewardship and deep history in U.S. higher education, Texas Book Company has built a trusted brand aligned with those principles. We are delighted to welcome Texas Book Company to the BibliU family and look forward to our innovative future together. Together, we can better connect our ecosystems to deliver even more compelling products and services for students, faculty, and administrators, enabling better learning outcomes.”
BibliU provides a learning enablement platform that empowers higher education institutions to streamline textbook and courseware workflows to achieve student outcomes, affordability, and social mobility. Furthermore, the platform guarantees all students have first-day access to the learning content they need. This acquisition significantly enhances BibliU’s ability to provide that mission, allowing it to expand its delivery models, geographic reach, and technological innovation while ensuring the superior customer service Texas Book Company and BibliU are known for.
Brent Dyer, Founder & CEO of Texas Book Company, also commented: “This acquisition is the next step in our shared vision of driving more significant student outcomes, affordability, and social mobility across the US. As a long-standing member of the academic community, Texas Book Company offers unequaled college store management expertise, service excellence, and financial strength. Unlike other educational retailers, the platform gives its bookstore partners immediate access to top management and a prompt reaction from Company decision-makers. Its store products and services are focused on the diverse educational and personal needs of students, faculty, administrators, alums, and campus visitors.”
This acquisition is sure to have a positive impact on the education technology sector, and teachers everywhere should be excited about the potential of BibliU’s expanded digital-first Universal Learning and Inclusive Access offerings. With this new acquisition, EdTech is one step closer to providing equitable access to learning materials and better learning outcomes for students.
