The EBSCO eBook Collection provides access to more than 130,000 full-text scholarly, reference, and professional eBooks from leading university, academic and professional publishers.
If you still need help, you can visit the EBSCOhost's eBook help pages. You may also contact the library for additional troubleshooting assistance at library@wells.edu.
Access the EBSCO eBook Collection from the library homepage (www.wells.edu/library). Click on the "eBooks" tab and you'll see a list of eBooks you can browse and search.
Using the filters on the left side, you can limit by subject area (ex. History), creation date, and language. You can run a simple or advanced search to find what you're looking for.
How do I view an eBook?
Once you have entered the eBook Collection, eBooks can be read online in the eBook Viewer by clicking the "eBook Full Text" link on the Result List or Detailed Record. The eBook Viewer is a tool that works through your browser and has built-in navigation tools developed specifically for reading eBooks. The toolbar on the right-hand side of the screen allows you to search within the eBook, create notes, bookmark pages, or print from the eBook.
During the time you are actively viewing the eBook (turning pages, searching within the full-text, etc.), it will be unavailable to others.
Do I need special software or hardware to read the eBooks online?
The eBook Collection can be accessed using a standard Internet browser. EBSCO provides eBooks in Adobe PDF format. In order to view eBooks online, you will need the correct version of Adobe Reader installed on your computer.
How long can I read an EBSCO eBook online?
When eBooks are read online, they are "checked-out" for a period of time that typically expires after 30 minutes of inactivity. While reading eBooks online, you can prevent the reading session from expiring by any action that updates the eBook (e.g. turning the page, etc.) eBooks that are read online are considered "checked-out" and may not be available to other users until your online reading session has ended.
