Downloading/Printing from EBSCO eBooks:
Using EBSCO eBooks can be challenging. The steps below outline an efficient way to read, print, and save EBSCO platform eBooks.
Note: Not all EBSCO eBooks allow you to print/email/save pages.
1. Determine what type of access the title allows:
You will find this information under the "Permissions" heading, which should appear close to the book's title on the landing page. In this section you will see how many users are allowed, and whether the book allows you to download pages, and if so, how many.
2. For books that allow no downloading:
Even books that allow no downloads will have an "Access Options" button. This button will give you a choice of viewing formats, usually PDF or EPUB.
3. For books that do allow downloading:
You will see buttons offering two choices:
- "Access Now (eBook)"
- "Download"
- Choosing "Access Now (eBook)": takes you to the full online book, and from here, you may choose to download specific portions of the book, either by page range or chapter.
- Choosing "Download": the default option prompts you to select the portion you'd like to view and also shows any page limitations. You can print/download pages from here. There is also a choice for "Full ebook."
Suggestion: Avoid the "Full eBook" option. If you select "Full eBook," you'll be asked to use/create a myEBSCO account and you'll also need to download Adobe Digital Editions if you don't already have it.
Additional Print/Download Tips:
- Print/download limits vary by book, even within the same vendor platform (EBSCO, in this case). Some books may have a print/download limit as high as 100 pages, while others may only allow 20 pages.
- Note that these limits are per session: Beginning a new browser session will reset your limit
For additional guidance about using EBSCO and other eBook platforms, visit the eBook Details guide.
