E-books at UC Libraries

E-books are easy to read online using a computer or a mobile device such as an e-book reader, tablet or smart phone. Many e-book databases include the option of searching for keywords or phrases within the book, and some have enhanced features such as animations, video and audio supplements, hyperlinks and built-in dictionaries. 

When prompted to login for access, use your UC login (6+2 and central password).

Different e-book platforms use the terms 'Borrowing', 'Loan', ' Download' or 'Check-Out'. However, this is not the same as borrowing a print book from the shelves.

Choosing one of these options enables you to read an e-book offline for a certain period of time. This could be a week, a day, or an e-book viewing session that finishes when you log off.

If another library owns the e-book you want, it may be possible to request a copy of a chapter or portion of the e-book through Interlibrary Loan (ILLiad).

If you use an e-book for your research, you must cite it using the correct format. Use the style specified for your course or discipline, and refer to online guides to citing electronic sources

Some e-book collections, including EBSCOhost and CRCnetBASE, provide a "Cite"/"Cite this book" feature and/or allow you to export the citation details to your RefWorks library.