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It is possible to download most of our ebooks for offline reading either in EPUB or PDF format. To download ebooks to your device you will need to create an Adobe ID and download additional software such as BlueFire Reader for tablets and mobile devices or Adobe Digital Editions for other devices. It is recommended that you download the most up-to-date version for your operating system.
Library ebooks are protected by copyright law in the same way as print books. For most ebooks this is controlled automatically by Digital Rights Management (DRM) software.
The amount that can be copied or printed varies from one publisher to another, but is usually displayed when you use each book. Please note that if you download an ebook the printing and copying functions are disabled.
Coverage: A general collection of e-books covering a wide range of subjects.
Access: Read online and download available. In the read-only format copying, printing and saving are restricted. Downloads are available for up to 7 days.
Simultaneous user access: Most books on this platform have restricted user licenses.
Formats available: PDF and EPUB depending on publisher.
Downloading: Most titles can be downloaded. Book sections can be saved as PDFs and saved indefinitely. Download to desktops and laptops using Adobe Digital Editions. For mobile devices use Bluefire reader or the EBSCO ebooks app. You will need to create an account to download books for offline reading. Please see the EBSCOHost help pages for further information.
Accessibility: EBSCO has various accessibility features available. For further information please see EBSCO eBook Accessibility User Guide and FAQs.
Coverage: Full access to the following collections – Business & management, Classical Studies, History, Literature, Philosophy, Psychology and Religion.
Access: Read online and download of individual chapters available. Copyright limits apply.
Simultaneous user access: No limit
Formats available: HTML and PDF
Downloading: Individual chapters can be downloaded as PDFs and kept indefinitely.
Coverage: Partial, titles are purchased individually but cover a range of subjects.
Access: Read online and download available. Copying, printing and saving is available in the read-only format but restrictions apply. Downloads are available for up to 21 days.
Simultaneous user access: Yes, for most titles. Some titles have a concurrent user limit.
Formats available:
Downloading: Yes, whole books can be downloaded for a period of up to 21 days. Book sections can be saved as PDFs and saved indefinitely. EPUB downloads require Adobe Digital Editions or BlueFire Reader. For more information please refer to the ProQuest ebook central help guide.
Accessibility options: There is an accessibility mode which users can switch on themselves. For more information see ProQuest Ebook Central: Accessibility
Coverage: Partial, titles are purchased individually.
Access: Read online and download available. Printing and copying is restricted in Read-only format. Items can be downloaded for up to 3 days.
Simultaneous User Access: Yes for most titles. Some have a concurrent user limit.
Formats available: Read online, PDF or EPUB downloads.
Downloading: Download using Adobe Digital Editions or the VleBooks App which is available from the iOS or Android store. Please note that some titles are not available for download.
Accessibility: Users can change fonts, font size and contrast. For more information please see VLeBooks Accessibility Guidance.
