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Ebooks @ NJIT: Getting Started

This guide provides information about ebooks and ebook collections @ NJIT

Library Search for Ebooks

Search: Start by searching the Primo discovery system. Limit filter results list with facets 1) Show Only: "Available Online" and 2) Resource Type: "Books".
Identify: From the search results list by clicking on the book title for items listed as "Available Online".
Access: Scroll to the View Online section of the full record to view the full-text option(s) of the eBook.

Search ProQuest Ebooks Only

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.
Printing is allowed. View book details for printing allowances.
Copy of the whole page or text within a page is allow.
Limit of 10 ebooks can be borrowed at a time. Your account will be locked if you try to borrow the 11th ebook.

ProQuest Ebook Video Tutorials

1) Search for an Ebook

2) Organize Your Research

3) Online Reader & Tools

4) Using the eBook Detail Page

ProQuest Ebook LibGuides Tutorials

Installation of an Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) free eReader is needed to download ProQuest Ebooks for offline viewing.

Adobe Software

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

required for printing and copying

View Digital Editions supported eReader devices.

iPad and iPhone Apps

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