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Ebook Access and Usage

This guide provides information about accessing and using library ebooks.

Ebook Central (ProQuest)

Ebook Central (formerly Ebrary) is a ProQuest product. For more detailed information about using their ebooks, please visit the ProQuest guide. Some basic considerations for working with ProQuest ebooks include...

  1. ProQuest does NOT recommend the use of Safari for any of its ebooks. Try another browser (e.g., Firefox, Chrome) for best results.
  2. An account is not necessary (unless you wish to download the ebook) but can help organize your reading.
  3. Ebook Central books are always available to unlimited users and can often be checked out  for up to 365 days. Chapter downloads are available as well.
  4. Downloaded books are generally available for 14-21 days but only on the device onto which they were downloaded.
  5. There are various other unique features you may wish to explore such as having the text read aloud, highlighting text, and others.