Kortext and Lehmanns partner to expand the eBook offering for DACH institutions
London 15 October 2025 – Kortext, a world-renowned provider of digital learning solutions for higher education, and Lehmanns, a leading specialist information provider, have formed a partnership to expand provision options in the DACH region.
This collaboration brings a new large academic content aggregator to market in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, supporting flexible library licensing models for the purchase of individual eBooks – including DDA, lending, and more – so institutions can choose the solution that fits them best.
Using Kortext, institutions in the DACH region can provide learning content on a world-leading digital engagement platform that promotes interactivity with content using smart features like annotations, flashcards, cloud storage space and a mobile and desktop app that enables offline use for studying on-the-go.
Lehmanns bring their years of experience and carefully nurtured relationships in the DACH region, continuing to bring the highest quality resources, it offers an extensive selection that caters to both professionals and students.
‘Partnering with Lehmanns is a fantastic opportunity for us at Kortext, as a trusted aggregator of eBooks, to expand our reach across the DACH region. We’re committed to serving the library market with flexible licensing options and are looking forward to the opportunity to close this gap for German-speaking institutions.’
Simon Mavin, Chief Revenue Officer, Kortext
‘We are delighted to have the opportunity to present the modern Kortext platform with its great features – especially AI tools – to our customers.’
Falk Fischer, Head of eContent Team, Lehmanns
Together, Kortext and Lehmanns are pioneering greater choice in content provision across the region, while empowering students and educators through digital innovation – with a wide range of tools now at their fingertips.
About Kortext
Founded in 2013, Kortext is the leading student experience and engagement expert, pioneering digitally enhanced teaching and learning in the global higher education community. We support institutions around the world to boost student engagement and drive outcomes with our AI-powered, cutting-edge content discovery and study products, market-leading learner analytics, and streamlined workflows for higher education. For more information, please visit: kortext.com
About Lehmanns Media GmbH
Lehmanns Media GmbH, based in Cologne, is one of the leading specialist information retailers in the German-speaking world. For over 40 years, Lehmanns Media has been offering a comprehensive range of books, trade journals and electronic media – both for professionals in companies, clinics and libraries and for professionals. As part of Thalia Bücher GmbH, Lehmanns Media combines proven expertise with digital portal solutions such as Le2B, tailor-made services for libraries and innovative open access services. Further information is available at www.lehmannsbib.de.
