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eBooks

Understanding how to access and use eBooks.

Things to Avoid

  • We do not encourage clicking the Download Full Text button as most of our eBooks have a page download limit which means you cannot download the entire text. However, you can download a chapter that is equal to or less than the page limit. Scroll down until you find the chapter you want to download and click DOWNLOAD PDF. Alternatively, you can read the text in its entirety online. 
  •  You cannot download an eBook on the library computers as the required software necessary for downloading a complete eBook is not available on these computers. Instead use the Read Online option on public computers to view the eBook.
  • When eBooks are borrowed online, they are "checked out." Much like a print copy, if an item is checked out, you cannot read it until it is returned to the library. If this is the case, a message should appear saying "all copies are currently in use. Please check back later, or search for another book." Try checking the book in an hour to see if it is available.
  • Try avoiding opening chapters in multiple tabs at once as this can also cause eBooks to timeout and appear broken.