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An e-book is an electronic version of a text that can be read online. They are usually searchable and may incorporate features such as audio, video and hyperlinks. You can also add your own annotations and notes to an e-book.
Discovery is a Google-like search engine for Teesside University Library. It searches the wealth of our library collections and many of our academic databases simultaneously, to quickly provide relevancy-ranked, credible library results through a single search box. The video below demonstrates how to perform a basic search.
Can e-books only be read online, or can they be downloaded?
Some of the Library’s e-books allow you to download the e-version onto your desktop as well as reading them online. Check the help advice available on each system for further up-to-date details.
How long can I download an e-book for?
With some e-books you can choose to download for 1 to 4 days. Once this time expires it will be possible to go back and download the title again. Some collections, such as Ebook Central, allow you to download a title for 21 days. You do, however, need to have Adobe Digital Editions installed on your computer. This is available freely online at: Adobe Digital Editions (To download Ebook Central books you also need a free Apple ID).
Can only one person at a time use a specific e-book?
There are some e-books which only allow one person to access them at a time. Most will allow more than one person at a time. This does vary from publisher to publisher and the number of simultaneous users can vary from 3 to 999.
Are all books produced in e-book format?
Not all books are produced in e-book format, they might only be produced as a traditional book in print format. Some e-books can only sold to an individual person for their own use, and therefore it is not possible for the Library to purchase it because of licence restrictions.
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