E-books
E-books can be found through Library search and can be accessed 24 hours a day seven days a week.
E-books can be read entirely online, or downloaded to your PC or mobile device. Most e-books enable you to search across the entire contents of the book. Once downloaded, an e-book can be viewed on your other devices. Simply link to the e-book through library search and login in with your ID and library PIN.
VU Library e-books have been purchased from a number of different companies so there is some difference between how e-books are borrowed, downloaded, printed, read off-line and transferred between devices.
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EBL
Help guide
A guide to using EBL books can be found on the VU Library EBL home page under 'Help/Feedback' or by clicking on the ‘Help/Feedback’ link whilst viewing the book.
Using off-campus
If using a desktop computer off-campus you will be prompted to download Adobe Digital Editions.
Using on a mobile device
If using a mobile device to view the book you will be prompted to:
- install and authorise the Bluefire reader app
- sign up for an Adobe ID
Ebrary
Help guide
A guide to using Ebrary books is available on the VU Ebrary site or by clicking on the ‘Help’ link whilst viewing the book.
Downloading
If downloading an entire book you will be prompted to create a personal Ebrary account.
An overview of download options is available at the Ebrary support site.
Using off-campus
If using a desktop computer off-campus you will be prompted to download Adobe Digital Editions.
Using on a mobile device
If using a mobile device to view the book you will be prompted to:
- install and authorise the Bluefire reader app
- sign up for an Adobe ID
EBSCOhost eBook Collection
Help guide
A guide to using EBSCO books is available at the EBSCO support site or by clicking on the ‘Help’ link whilst viewing the book, then selecting ‘eBooks’ from the menu on the left of the screen.
Downloading
Book chapters can be downloaded in PDF format. If downloading an entire book you will be prompted to create a personal EBSCOhost account.
Using on a mobile device
If using a mobile device to view the book you will be prompted to:
- install and authorise the Bluefire reader app
- sign up for an Adobe ID
Device specific help is available at the EBSCO support site.
Gale Virtual Reference Library
Help guide
A guide to using GVRL books can be found by following the ‘Help’ link whilst viewing the book.
Downloading
Book chapters can be downloaded in PDF format.
ICE virtual library
Help guide
A user guide to ICE books is available from the VU ICE site or by following the ‘Help’ link whilst viewing the book.
Downloading
Book chapters can be downloaded in PDF format.
OECD iLibrary
Help guide
A user guide to OECD books is available on the VU OECD site or by following the ‘Help’ link whilst viewing the book.
Downloading
Whole book or book chapters can be downloaded in PDF format.
Ovid
Help guide
A user guide to Ovid books is available at the VU Ovid site or by following the ‘Help’ link whilst viewing the book.
Downloading
Book chapters can be downloaded in PDF format.
SAGE
Downloading
Book chapters can be downloaded in PDF format.
ScienceDirect
Help guide
A guide to using ScienceDirect books can be found by following the ‘Help’ link whilst viewing the book. Select ‘Opening documents’ from the choices in the help window.
Downloading
Book chapters can be downloaded in PDF format.
SPIE eBooks
Downloading
Book chapters can be downloaded in PDF format.
Springer Link
Downloading
Whole book or book chapters can be downloaded in PDF format.