Below are examples of book records from two of our largest eBook providers. These examples illustrate where to find information on the number of available copies, applicable restrictions, and instructions for downloading a copy of the eBook.
The example screenshots below are taken from Library OneSearch. The EBSCO eBook detailed record and online reader are seamlessly integrated within OneSearch for easy access.
You may be able to download a limited number of pages based on the publisher's restrictions. Within the "Chapters Only" tab, you can check how many pages remain available for download. Please note that these limits apply per session—starting a new browser session should reset your download allowance.
Full eBook download options may include PDF, EPUB, and/or Adobe Digital Editions. If Adobe Digital Editions is required, you will need to install the software and create an Adobe Digital Editions account to download the eBook.
The book record in ProQuest provides key details, including the number of available copies, the loan period, and the allowed number of pages for copying and printing. It also offers options to read online or download as a PDF. To download the eBook, you must install Adobe Digital Editions and create an account.
Print and download limits apply to all users within a 24-hour period, after which they reset. For example, if the download limit is 311 pages and you download 10 pages, only 301 pages remain available for all users until the limit resets after 24 hours.
