Kortext and Missing Link strengthen partnership with new library licensing options to advance flexible title provision in German, Austrian and Swiss higher education
London, 15 October 2025 – Kortext, a globally-renowned innovator in digital higher education solutions and Missing Link, a specialist library distributor, collaborate to expand provision choice to academic and public institutions across Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Together, Kortext and Missing Link will expand the flexibility of provision options for institutions, continuing their commitment to library licensing models that better meet the needs of DACH higher education. With Kortext as a trusted aggregator, institutions can get the titles they need, all on a world leading digital learning platform.
Inside Kortext’s smart study platform, students benefit from a personalised digital bookshelf, complete with smart study tools that allow students to annotate key passages, build flashcard decks and generate citations in leading referencing styles. All this and more, on- or offline with 24/7 access on the Kortext app.
Missing Link delivers libraries seamless access to print and digital academic resources. With efficient procurement, reliable delivery, and well-established expertise in licensing and publisher relations, they support institutions in expanding their content libraries and streamline acquisitions.
‘We’re excited to continue working with Missing Link to expand provision options for institutions across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, providing the flexibility institutions need to support their students in their journey through higher education.’
Simon Mavin, Chief Revenue Officer, Kortext
‘We have been working with Kortext for several years and we are very excited that Kortext is now offering a vast selection of monographs next to its innovative eTextbook programme. Kortext is our aggregator partner.’
Klaus Tapken, COB Missing Link Versandbuchhandlung eG, Bremen Germany
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 Missing Link
Missing Link Versandbuchhandlung eG is a library supplier founded in Bremen in 1991 and registered as a cooperative in 2005. With over 50 employees, Missing Link supplies academic libraries at universities, colleges, research libraries and special libraries in Germany, Austria and Switzerland with all available printed and digital media. For 20 years, the library supplier has been organising the Bremen eBook Day, which brings together speakers from libraries and publishing houses to discuss all important topics relating to digital libraries and helps to shape public opinion. Missing Link is one of the leading library suppliers for academic libraries in German-speaking countries. For more information, please visit: www.missing-link.de/
