Overview
EBSCO eBooks are online versions of print books that your library has either purchased with a perpetual license or via an annual subscription. eBooks that are owned will be available to the library in perpetuity, with provisions being made for long term access and preservation. eBooks available via subscription are renewed annually for the library to retain access.
Compatibility
- Desktop Computers
- iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch
- Android Phones and Tablets
- eBook Readers that support Adobe DRM
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Mobile Apps Needed
Process
Mobile App
- Create an EBSCO account.
- Download Adobe Editions to your device and create an account.
- Download EPUB file to device.
- Open in Adobe Editions.
Search eBooks
eBook Features
EBSCO eBooks features:
- Download titles to mobile devices, including iPhones, iPads, Kindle Fires, and Android Devices.
- Search within a book for specific words or phrases.
- Save, print, or email chapters or sections.
- Copy and paste portions of text for easy access during the research process.
- Link to books or book chapters for easy reference or social sharing.
- Save a list of favorite books to a personal book shelf.
- Generate or export citations to bibliographic management tools.
- Save notes to a personal folder with an EBSCOhost account.
- Navigate between sections or chapters and the index via linking.
- Place holds on titles with limited simultaneous user licenses (though most titles are available for unlimited access).
If you’re interested in suggesting the purchase of an eBook for the library collection, contact the library at librarian@nic.edu
