There are several ways to download ebooks -- the methods differ from platform to platform. In general, book chapters are always downloaded as .PDF files. This page will offer an overview of downloading, and provide links to further information about three major ebook platforms.
NOTE: This page is an overview of downloading ebooks. For more details on each of the three major platforms, use the drop down options in the Downloading Tab above, or follow links in this page.
Methods for downloading entire books and chapters from ebooks differ by the platform (or database):
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Database |
Download chapter? |
Download entire book? |
Account needed? |
Software needed for reading entire book offline? |
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as .PDF (some limits) |
yes (some limits, free extra software usually needed) |
no, but must be signed in via HWS |
yes (nearly always, Adobe Digital Editions) |
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as .PDF (unlimited) |
yes (but only chapter by chapter) |
no, but must be signed in via HWS |
any .PDF reader |
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as .PDF (some limits) |
yes (limits, free extra software usually needed) |
yes (free EBSCO account) | yes (nearly always, Adobe Digital Editions) |
Click link to learn more about downloading entire books and chapters in Ebook Central.
Note that downloaded books are borrowed or "checked out" and will expire after loan period ends. Downloaded chapters do not expire.
Downloads in JSTOR will all be in PDF format -- readable in any PDF reader (most people have Adobe Acrobat Reader already installed on their laptop).
Click to learn more about downloading in JSTOR.
Note that downloaded chapters from JSTOR do not expire and can be saved indefinitely.
Click link to learn more about downloading entire books and pages in EBSCO.
Note that downloaded books are borrowed or "checked out" and will expire after loan period ends. Downloaded pages do not expire.
