Full text options for EBSCO eBooks

There are three ways to access the text of most EBSCO eBooks:

1. Scroll down the eBook page to find links to specific chapters
2.  Use the PDF Full Text or EPUB format (in left margin of the eBook page) to access the book online
3. Full Download requires creating/signing in to a personal EBSCO account and downloading Adobe Digital Editions software. Check the # of users so you don't lock out your fellow classmates!

More Tips

1. Library eBooks work well on computers, laptops, and some other devices that use a standard web browser. They might not work on some devices, such as cell phones.
2.  Library eBooks often don't allow you to print or copy pages (some allow a limited amount of copying/printing). For EBSCO eBooks, look in the details listed on the first page for information on how many pages you are allowed to print/email/save.
3.  Some eBooks can be temporarily downloaded to your computer and some can only be read online, depending on whether the book is a multiple-user version or a single-user version.
4.  If you want to save the eBook as a favorite in your browser, save the Library OneSearch page (see instructions below). If you try to save a web address that you see after logging in to the book, the link will not work later.
5. When you are finished reading the book, close the browser window and the book will become available to another student (although there may be a time delay before the next student can use the eBook.) If you aren't actively using the book, the book will close automatically after no activity (but you may be able to log back in).
6.  If you have trouble logging in, the most common problems are:
   a. You may need to set your browser to accept cookies.
   b. If your K-ID password has expired, you may need to change your password.

Single User eBooks

If you get a message that the eBook is being read by another student, you will need to try to login again later. When that student leaves the eBook or is timed out of the book for inactivity, a different student will be able to access the book but there is a time lag before another student can access the eBook . If you do get a busy signal, wait for 30 minutes before trying again to access the eBook. If you keep trying to log in every few seconds, you can cause the eBook to get "hung up." It's wise to read ahead as the book is more likely to be busy right before a test or assignment due date. Please be considerate when downloading these titles for off-line use, you will lock out your fellow classmates.

Three User eBooks

Up to 3 students at a time can read these titles.  If you are the 4th student trying to access the book, you will need to try to login again later. When a student leaves the eBook or is timed out of the book for inactivity, a different student will be able to access the book but there is a time lag before another student can access the eBook. If you do get a busy signal, wait for 30 minutes before trying again to access the eBook. If you keep trying to log in every few seconds, you can cause the eBook to get "hung up." It's wise to read ahead as the book is more likely to be busy right before a test or assignment due date. Please be considerate when downloading these titles for off-line use, you will lock out your fellow classmates.

Unlimited User Access eBooks

Any number of K students can access an unlimited user eBook and the book should never be busy. 

EBSCO eBooks sometimes produce an error page when you try to login. If you refresh the browser page and try again, it usually works on the second try.

EBSCO 1-user and 3-user eBooks can have access issues.  If you do get a busy signal, wait for 30 minutes before trying again to access the eBook. If you keep trying to log in every few seconds, you can cause the eBook to get "hung up." It's wise to read ahead as the book is more likely to be busy right before a test or assignment due date. 

• Think carefully before downloading these 1 or 3 user eBooks, you can lock out fellow classmates.