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Ebook Central

  • Ebooks on Ebook Central have restrictions on have many users  who can use a book at the same time. Some books have unlimited number users, but other books can have 3 or 1 user at the same time.

What am I allowed to do with the material?

Copying/printing: Copying of text is normally limited to 20% of a title and the default printing allowance is 40%, unless the publisher of a specific title has other limitations. Similar restrictions apply when you read ebooks offline 
Downloading: Most titles may be downloaded and “borrowed” for 21 days before they expire, but some e-books may only be downloaded for 24 hours. For reading online, users only need to have access to a browser on their device. No plug-ins are needed. For downloading to a computer or laptop for offline access users need to have Adobe Digital Editions installed. For downloading to a tablet or phone for offline access, users need to install the app for Adobe Digital Editions.
Interlibrary loan: No.
Other: The content of Ebook Central changes occasionally. More information about Ebook Central