Some of the eBook platforms include DRM (Digital Rights Management) to protect the content of their eBooks from copyright abuse. DRM limits the amount of content you may view, download, and save from an eBook. Options for downloading and viewing vary by eBook collection; some require a personalized account to view or download and some require the downloading of additional software.
Once you have located an eBook in the library catalog, you will see the information about viewing and downloading on the next page. Below you'll find example information for EBSCOHost eBooks. Each book will have either an Access Options drop-down or an Access Now (eBook) button.
This eBook has two access options. Select PDF to see full page images (which makes it easier to cite page numbers), or EPUB which will resize to fit your screen. The menu on the right side takes you to a pre-formatted citation information and options for sharing and downloading the eBook.
If you select the PDF option and choose the Download icon, a pop-up window will open that tells you how many pages you can download and lets you select the pages you want. The publisher of this book allows you to download 25 pages.
This eBook has a PDF option only. The Download icon opens a pop-up window that gives you the option to borrow the eBook for up to 7 days, in addition to the ability to download specific pages.
In order to borrow this book, you will need to have a My EBSCO account. If you do not already have one, you can create one.
Once you have signed in you will be able to download this book. You can choose the checkout period (1-7 days) and the download format (usually PDF, but EPUB is sometimes available). You will need to have Adobe Digital Editions installed.
Once you have located a JSTOR eBook, you will see a table of contents on the next page. You cannot view the whole book at once; it must be done chapter by chapter.
If you select a chapter heading link you will be taken to a page with an embedded reader. If you select the Download button below the chapter link, you will be taken to the JSTOR terms and conditions which you must accept in order to download.
When you are taken to the PDF of the book chapter, you will select the Save button in the top right to download the chapter.
Once you have located an eBook in the library catalog and followed its link, you will see the information about viewing and downloading on the next page. This is an example of an eBook from the Ebook Central Academic Complete platform, from ProQuest. On this page you can see how many pages are available to view, copy (copy and paste into another document), print, and book/chapter download. If you choose the Download Book option, you can check out the full book for up to 365 days, in this case.
To view this book online, select the Read Online button. To download it, select the Download Book button.
If you select Read Online, you will be taken directly to the eBook. If you select Download Book, you will be asked to select what sort of device you are using to download the eBook.
There is software you will need to download depending on what device you are using.
After you have installed the necessary software, you are ready to download your eBook! The system automatically gives you the maximum checkout period.
Once you have located a Springer eBook, you will first see options for downloading the whole book at once in PDF and EPUB formats, and if you scroll down you will see the table of contents. Ignore the Buy print copy section.
The PDF has screen reader support, described non-text content (images, graphs), bookmarks for easy navigation, keyboard-friendly links and forms and searchable, selectable text. The EPUB option is designed with accessibility in mind, aiming to meet the ePub Accessibility 1.0 AA and WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards. It features a navigable table of contents, structured headings, and alternative text for images, ensuring smooth, intuitive navigation and comprehension. The text is reflowable and resizable, with sufficient contrast.
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