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Using ebooks

eBooks form a large part of ECU Library's collection; they're available for students and staff to use.

eBooks can be accessed online and downloaded for later offline viewing. ECU’s eBook collection can be viewed at any time online.

You can access eBooks remotely, or come on campus to download, and they will be available within the limits of the licence, which vary between different publications.

You can use ECU Library search to search for eBooks held by the ECU Library.

Help and support resources

For your assistance using eBooks, we've prepared:

How can I refine my search?

See the finding materials page for information on how to limit searches by using filters.

Can I talk to a Library staff member?

If you can’t find the eBook you need in our collection you do have other options.

These include:

For any issues, or for guidance accessing the Library's online resources, please contact the Library.

eBook apps

To download and view some eBooks on your computer or devices, you will need to download Adobe Digital Editions application.

Adobe® Digital Editions allows you to download digital content, which can be read both online and offline.

You will need to set up an Adobe® Digital Editions account ID to download supported eBooks on your personal computer or other device.

You can use the same Adobe® Digital Editions account ID to download supported eBooks on Apple devices.

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