How do I get started with Ebook Central?<\/h4>\n\n- Go to Ebook Central<\/strong> through the library\u2019s database list<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Search for books<\/strong>\u00a0from the Ebook Central homepage by entering a keyword, ISBN, or other terms into the search box on the homepage.\n
\n- Pro tip:<\/strong> put quotes around exact keyword phrases, like \u201cautism spectrum disorder\u201d, to get more refined results. You can also use the Advanced Search or Browse Subjects links, located underneath the search bar, to refine or expand your search results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Narrow search results<\/strong> by publication year, subject, and other filters. Keywords you searched for will be highlighted in the search results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\n- Learn more about a book<\/strong> by selecting a title or the \u201cTable of Contents and More\u201d button (it looks like a bulleted list) in the upper-right corner of each search result. Here you will find the table of contents, book availability for online reading and download, copy and print allowances, and bibliographic data.<\/li>\n
- Open a book<\/strong>\u00a0by clicking the “Read Online” button to read, search for keywords within the book, and jump to relevant chapters. Read by scrolling or flipping through pages.<\/li>\n
- Learn more<\/strong> about how to create a citation<\/a>, get a link to a specific page or book<\/a>, or do more in Ebook Centra<\/a>l.<\/li>\n
- FYI: you can create a Bookshelf<\/strong> to organize and share your research, share a book or an entire folder of books with others, or export the notes you\u2019ve taken in a book.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you can’t access a book<\/h4>\n
Sometimes, you may find a book that won\u2019t allow you to use the \u201cRead Online\u201d and \u201cDownload\u201d buttons (the buttons appear in gray as seen in the screenshot below) and the \u201cAvailability section\u201d says: \u201cAll copies are currently in use. Please check back later, or search for another book.\u201d<\/p>\n
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This means someone else is currently using the same book and you won\u2019t be able to access it. If this happens, wait about an hour and try to access the book again. It is best to keep checking back periodically. If you\u2019re still having trouble, contact a librarian<\/a> for assistance. Please note:<\/p>\n\n- If there are multiple copies of an ebook, at least one copy will be available for online reading (though only one person can be reading it at a time) while the rest will be available for download.<\/li>\n
- Checkouts (downloads) are set up for hourly loans: someone can choose to check out a book for as little as one hour and up to 23 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How do I download books or chapters to use offline?<\/h4>\n
We\u2019ve got a page devoted to instructions on downloading and using content offline from Ebook Central<\/a>! In short: there are several ways to download (from PDF to transferring a chapter or book to your chosen device). Ebook central will even guide you through the process of transferring a book to your device once you\u2019ve chosen the device. Please note: Some books cannot be downloaded and can only be read online. Use the \u201cRead Online\u201d button to access books that cannot be downloaded.<\/p>\nI need more help with Ebook Central.<\/h4>\n\n- Check out the full Ebook Central guide<\/a> for more information and help,<\/li>\n
- Watch a video tutorial on using Ebook Central<\/a>,<\/li>\n
- Or ask a PCC Librarian<\/a> for help!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Search for books<\/strong>\u00a0from the Ebook Central homepage by entering a keyword, ISBN, or other terms into the search box on the homepage.\n
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- Pro tip:<\/strong> put quotes around exact keyword phrases, like \u201cautism spectrum disorder\u201d, to get more refined results. You can also use the Advanced Search or Browse Subjects links, located underneath the search bar, to refine or expand your search results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Narrow search results<\/strong> by publication year, subject, and other filters. Keywords you searched for will be highlighted in the search results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- \n
- Learn more about a book<\/strong> by selecting a title or the \u201cTable of Contents and More\u201d button (it looks like a bulleted list) in the upper-right corner of each search result. Here you will find the table of contents, book availability for online reading and download, copy and print allowances, and bibliographic data.<\/li>\n
- Open a book<\/strong>\u00a0by clicking the “Read Online” button to read, search for keywords within the book, and jump to relevant chapters. Read by scrolling or flipping through pages.<\/li>\n
- Learn more<\/strong> about how to create a citation<\/a>, get a link to a specific page or book<\/a>, or do more in Ebook Centra<\/a>l.<\/li>\n
- FYI: you can create a Bookshelf<\/strong> to organize and share your research, share a book or an entire folder of books with others, or export the notes you\u2019ve taken in a book.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
If you can’t access a book<\/h4>\n
Sometimes, you may find a book that won\u2019t allow you to use the \u201cRead Online\u201d and \u201cDownload\u201d buttons (the buttons appear in gray as seen in the screenshot below) and the \u201cAvailability section\u201d says: \u201cAll copies are currently in use. Please check back later, or search for another book.\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/p>\nThis means someone else is currently using the same book and you won\u2019t be able to access it. If this happens, wait about an hour and try to access the book again. It is best to keep checking back periodically. If you\u2019re still having trouble, contact a librarian<\/a> for assistance. Please note:<\/p>\n
- \n
- If there are multiple copies of an ebook, at least one copy will be available for online reading (though only one person can be reading it at a time) while the rest will be available for download.<\/li>\n
- Checkouts (downloads) are set up for hourly loans: someone can choose to check out a book for as little as one hour and up to 23 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How do I download books or chapters to use offline?<\/h4>\n
We\u2019ve got a page devoted to instructions on downloading and using content offline from Ebook Central<\/a>! In short: there are several ways to download (from PDF to transferring a chapter or book to your chosen device). Ebook central will even guide you through the process of transferring a book to your device once you\u2019ve chosen the device. Please note: Some books cannot be downloaded and can only be read online. Use the \u201cRead Online\u201d button to access books that cannot be downloaded.<\/p>\n
I need more help with Ebook Central.<\/h4>\n
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- Check out the full Ebook Central guide<\/a> for more information and help,<\/li>\n
- Watch a video tutorial on using Ebook Central<\/a>,<\/li>\n
- Or ask a PCC Librarian<\/a> for help!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Watch a video tutorial on using Ebook Central<\/a>,<\/li>\n
- Check out the full Ebook Central guide<\/a> for more information and help,<\/li>\n
- Open a book<\/strong>\u00a0by clicking the “Read Online” button to read, search for keywords within the book, and jump to relevant chapters. Read by scrolling or flipping through pages.<\/li>\n
- Narrow search results<\/strong> by publication year, subject, and other filters. Keywords you searched for will be highlighted in the search results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Pro tip:<\/strong> put quotes around exact keyword phrases, like \u201cautism spectrum disorder\u201d, to get more refined results. You can also use the Advanced Search or Browse Subjects links, located underneath the search bar, to refine or expand your search results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n