This guide is designed to provide information on eBooks from finding them to technical requirements for reading them.
For information about some of our eBook collections, vendors, and publishers, please see the list below.
Each vendor offers a different display and options for reading, borrowing, printing, and downloading eBooks.
Many titles available in a growing collection.
Display
The EBSCO eBook interface allows you to read and work with an eBook. (Please note: you must create an account and be logged in to download an eBook and save added notes.)
Downloading:
To download an EBSCO eBook, click on the download button in the eBook viewer. (Please note: you must be signed in to your EBSCOhost account to download an eBook.)
A PDF download dialog box will appear. Open or Save the PDF.
The PDF eBook will be viewable, but you cannot edit, print, or copy from the PDF. You must print from the eBook viewer. The PDF security settings indicate the restrictions on the PDF:
| eBook specifications | |
| EBSCO Support | http://support.ebsco.com/ebooks/ |
| Login or personal account required? | Create a personal account to use many features, including downloading and notes. |
| Online viewing? | Yes |
| Concurrent users? | The number of users that can access an eBook is determined by your administrator. |
| Browse without "borrowing" the book? | Yes, for a period of time that typically expires after 30 minutes of inactivity. |
| Borrowing period? | The length of time you are able to check-out and download an eBook is determined by your administrator. |
| Printing? | Up to 60 pages of a title can be printed per user in PDF format within the eBook Viewer.The number of pages may vary depending on individual publisher-specified limits.If you have reached your limit, the option to print eBook pages will be temporarily unavailable. |
| Save text as PDF? | Up to 60 pages of a title can be saved per user in PDF format within the eBook Viewer.The number of pages may vary depending on individual publisher-specified limits.If you have reached your limit, the option to save eBook pages will be temporarily unavailable. |
| eBook readers? | Downloaded books are viewable on Apple (iOS) devices, Sony eReader Touch Edition, NOOK and all eBook Readers supporting the Adobe eBook DRM. |
| Downloading for offline reading? | To download an entire EBSCO eBook onto your computer, you need to download Adobe Digital Editions, a free software program. |
| Place a hold on a book in use? | Yes, if your library allows Holds capabilities. |
| Create your own ‘Bookshelf’ of viewed and saved titles? | Yes. Sign in to your My EBSCOhost folder. |
| Notetaking feature? | Yes. Sign in to your My EBSCOhost folder. |
Common Errors:
Links go directly to the EBSCO support pages.
If you have further questions, please visit the EBSCO Support page or Ask Us.
Apps:
EBSCO eBooks are compatible with most devices and apps supporting Adobe eBook DRM, a standard used by most popular eBook providers.
A
Aldiko
Bluefire Reader
