Ebooks @ NJIT: Getting Started

Many eBooks are downloadable for offline viewing to your laptops and other eReader devices.

Search for books in the NJIT library collection

Search:  Start by searching the Primo discovery system. Limit the facets to show only "available online" and resource type "books".

Identify:  From the search results list, use filters to Limit To: "Books & E-books", click on the book title for items listed as [electronic resource] or "Digital Resource" or "Free e-resource".

Access: Click on the link in the View Online section of the full record to view the full-text of the eBook.

Online Reading:

• Accessing an ebook is considered as "Online Reading".
• Adobe Reader is required for copying or printing content.

Download of the Ebook or a Chapter:

• Some downloaded eBooks expire after 24 hours.
• Limit of 10 ebooks can be borrowed at a time. Your account will be locked if you try to borrow the 11th ebook.
• Printing is allowed. View book details for printing allowances.
• Copying of the whole page or text within a page is allowed.

• ProQuest Ebook Central LibGuide
• Ebook Central Overview and Searching
• Ebook Central Reader
• Ebook Central Bookshelf
• View Help FAQs

 required for offline reading/viewing format across PC, MAC, tablets or mobile devices

 required for printing and copying

View Digital Editions supported eReader devices.