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E-books: Ebook Central (ProQuest)

Link to database: Ebook Central

The library has purchased various e-book collections as well as single titles from ProQuest’s Ebook Central.

New on Ebook Central! If an e-book of one or three simultaneous users is in the possession of another customer, you can place a hold on it (place hold). Add your email address to the "wait list email" section of Ebook Central profile. When the book is available again, you will be notified by email. The book must be made available within one day by logging into Ebook Central. You will find the book on hold in Bookshelf under "Holds".

  • The number of simultaneous users varies from book to book and can be 1, 3 or unlimited.
  • Utu-credentials are required for the use of Ebook Central.
  • PDF print/chapter download:
    • Printing is limited by publication
    • The number of pages you can download shares the same allowance as what you can print to PDF
  • You can read books in browser (read online)
  • You can download titles for reading on your own device (Full Download)
    • Loan period varies by the book
    • Adobe Digital Editions must be installed.
    • Use with iPad or Android device requires that Adobe Digital Editions App is installed.

Ebook Central's own tips:

ProQuest Ebook Central LibGuide

Ebook Central Help Topics