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All About EBSCO Ebook Collections

Using an EBSCO Ebook

Searching in the Ebook Collection is very similar to searching in any EBSCO database.


When search results are listed in EBSCO, you are given the ability to:

  • See the book's record by clicking on the book's title. The book's record page includes options for eBook Full Text viewing and downloading, as well as the traditional EBSCO features to save, email, cite, etc.
  • View the book instantly in your browser by clicking on "Access now (eBook)".
  • In order to download the text so it can be available offline, first click on the book's record or view it in your browser. The process varies with different devices. You will be required to create an individual account and install Adobe Digital Editions in order to download a full ebook.

To read a book in your browser, select the "Access now (eBook)" option on the results page or underneath the book's title on the book record. If the text does not load in your window, you may need to perform updates, disable pop-up blockers, or try another browser. If you continue to have problems loading the page, please contact the libraries.

You can navigate by clicking on the hyperlinked chapters in the table of contents, or by clicking the advance buttons at the bottom of the page. The EBSCO options to save, send, cite, etc. are available at the top right.

Downloading an ebook allows for offline reading. You must have a MyEBSCO account to be able to download a full ebook. In order to view after downloading, you may need to install Adobe Digital Editions.

To download a book to your Kindle, you first must create a PDF within the eBook Full Text view of EBSCO. Then you can transfer the file using the Send to Kindle option. Learn more.

Please follow this tutorial from EBSCO for detailed instructions on how to download an ebook.

Supported Devices

Computer monitor EBSCO ebooks can be read instantly within any Internet browser. 

Tablet

EBSCO also allows books to be downloaded for offline use on most devices. Individual chapters can be downloaded without creating an account. Full ebook downloads require creating a MyEBSCO account and downloading Adobe Digital Editions.

CONTACT

Email Butler University Libraries
Irwin Library: 317-940-9227
Science Library: 317-940-9937

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