![]() You can read classics, fiction, and non-fiction eBooks.Īnswer: You can find dozens of free eBooks online. Q #1) What is an eBook and how does it work?Īnswer: An eBook is a book in a digital format that can be read on a computer or mobile device. You need to install an eBook reader to read books you download online. If you repeatedly have problems accessing an eBook, please contact your Faculty Librarian.Expert Advice: Common eBook formats include Mobi, EPUB, fb2, AZW, AWE2, and PDF.In this case, the eBook software will notify you of how many pages you may print.įor more detailed information, please go to the suppliers’ websites. Some eBook software is designed to restrict printing to a limited number of pages or a limited number of pages per day.The different eBook suppliers and publishers have different rules about this, but once these limits are reached, you will not be able to print/copy any other text from that eBook.As a guide, SA copyright law allows you to print/copy no more than one chapter, or 10% of a work, whichever is the greater.Yes, but eBooks are protected by copyright law in the same way as printed publications!.The ePub eBook file format supports Digital Rights Management (DRM). ePub is the preferred eBook file format as the text reflows to fit the screen's dimensions. PDF files don’t adapt well to various-sized displays and devices therefore, it is difficult to view some PDF files on small screens that come with smartphones, tablets, and eBook readers. Typically, eBook files will be in either PDF or ePub format.Due to our licensing agreements with publishers, some eBooks in our collections are limited to one user at a time. ![]() Most library eBook collections are presented in formats intended for viewing in a browser on a computer.Not all books are available in eBook format.Video on how to download eBooks available on EbscoHost.You can download or transfer the same eBook to 6 computers, tablet devices/smartphones, and eBook readers where Adobe Digital Editions is installed and authorized with the same Adobe ID. In other words, all the purchased or borrowed books afterward belong to that computer. Note: If you select Don’t Authorize Computer, you cannot transfer an Adobe DRM-protected e-Book to another computer or tablet devices/smartphones and eBook readers. Select Authorize Computer and log in with your Adobe ID and Password. If you wish to download eBooks to your computer or device, you must have a free Adobe account and the free Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) software installed. Adobe Digital Editions allows you to access eBooks downloaded to your computer in either ePub or PDF format protected with Adobe Digital Rights Management (DRM).ĭuring the installation of Adobe Digital Editions, there should be an option to Authorize Computer.Downloading eBooks using Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) software.PDF documents not controlled by digital rights management software may be downloaded to most PCs without additional software.If you are not offered a downloading/offline option, it is not available.Not all of the Library’s eBooks provide this option. ![]()
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