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Finding and Using Ebooks at Trexler Library

How to locate, get access to and use ebooks from on and off campus.

Information about Ebook use permissions on specific vendor's websites 

Each tab below includes basic information for the major ebook websites available through Trexler Library. Please contact us or come to the library for additional help.

Vendor platforms

ProQuest Ebook Central -usage permissions vary from one ebook to another.

Read/search/use from any web browser. Each ebook information page specifies user access, reading, downloading, copying and printing limits set by the publishers.

Click here to see an example ebook information/access page (you may need to log in using your Muhlenberg credentials).

On some ebooks, ProQuest allows a full ebook download for a limited time period (this requires you to download/install free Adobe Digital Editions software and set up a free personal ADE login account).

Further instructions on downloading and using ebooks from Ebook Central.

JSTOR -usage permissions are the same for every ebook.

Read/search/use from any web browser. Unlimited simultaneous users. Unlimited downloading and printing of PDF chapters. No full ebook download option. No additional login, software, or apps needed.

Click here to see an example ebook information/access page (You may need to log in using your Muhlenberg credentials).

Project MUSE -usage permissions are the same for every ebook. 

Read/search/use from any web browser. Unlimited simultaneous users. Unlimited downloading and printing of PDF chapters. No full ebook download option. No additional login, software, or apps needed.

Click here to see an example ebook information/access page (you may need to log in using your Muhlenberg credentials).

SpringerLink -usage permissions are the same for every ebook. 

Read/search/use from any web browser. Unlimited simultaneous users. Unlimited downloading and printing: chapters available in PDF format; full ebook available in PDF or EPUB format. No additional login, software, or apps needed. Option to purchase black & white paperback copy for personal use for $24.99 available for many ebooks. 

Click here to see an example ebook information/access page (you may need to log in using your Muhlenberg credentials).

If the PDF doesn't download correctly, you can try using a different browser, or right click on the PDF download link and save the file to your computer using "Save as" selection.  You will then be able to open the PDF directly from your computer.  

More troubleshooting information for SpringerLink.

Sage -usage permissions are the same for every ebook. 

Read/search/use from any web browser. Unlimited simultaneous users. Unlimited downloading and printing of PDF chapters (open a chapter to see its download link). No full ebook download option available. No additional login, software, or apps needed.

Click here to see an example ebook information/access page (you may need to log in with your Muhlenberg credentials).

EBSCO -usage permissions vary from one ebook to another. 

Read/search/use from any web browser. Each ebook information page specifies user access level, reading, downloading, copying and printing limits set by the publisher.

Click here to see an example ebook information/access page (you may need to log in using your Muhlenberg credentials).

On some ebooks, EBSCO allows a full ebook download for a limited time period. (Full download may require you to download/install free Adobe Digital Editions software and get a free AdobeID. Sometimes PDF and/or ePub formats are also available.

Further downloading instructions from EBSCO

Oxford Scholarship Online -usage permissions are the same for every book. 

Read/search/use from any web browser. Unlimited simultaneous users. Unlimited chapter downloads and printing (DRM Free): chapters available in PDF format. No additional login, software, or apps needed.

Click here to see an example ebook information/access page (you may need to log in using your Muhlenberg credentials).

Further help in using the OSO platform.

Taylor & Francis ebooks -usage permissions are the same for every ebook.

Read/search/use from any web browser. Unlimited simultaneous users for DRM free resources. Unlimited downloading and printing of Full book PDF or chapters.  No additional login, software, or apps needed.  Most eBooks larger than 200MB cannot be read online and can only be downloaded.

Click here to see an example ebook information/access page (You may need to log in using your Muhlenberg credentials).

For more information see: Taylor & Francis Help Center.

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