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FAQ - Full-Text eContent

This section contains answers to your questions regarding full-text eContent. If you don't find an answer to the question you are looking for, please review the Help information before contacting your support representative.

Q: What is full-text eContent?
A: See Full-Text eContent.

Q: How do I find full-text eContent titles?
A: See Full-Text eContent and Search.

Q: Do I need an account to access full-text eContent titles?
A: No. You can search and view titles in your affiliated library's collection without logging in. An account is only required to use some personalization features.

Q: Do I have to be online to view full-text eContent?
A: Yes, for the majority of libraries. Most of the full-text eContent is used for reference and research. Some affiliated libraries let users download titles to view offline using Adobe Reader.

Q: Do I have to have any special software or hardware to view eContent?
A: No. See Online Reader and Software Requirements.

Q: How many full-text eContent titles can I view simultaneously?
A: See Full-Text eContent and Online Reader.

Q: What happens if a full-text eContent title is not available?
A: See Currently in Use.

Q: Can I print or copy text from a full-text eContent title?
A: Yes. See Copying (and Printing) Text.

Q: Can I access my library's eContent collection remotely (for example, from my home or my dorm room)?
A: Yes. See Account, Affiliated Library, and Remote User.

Q: Are you being prompted to download a file after attempting to view an eBook?
A: Your browser is missing a PDF viewer. There are several available for the different operating systems.

Microsoft Windows:
Adobe Reader
DjVu browser plug-in (required for some eBooks)
Apple Mac:
No PDF viewer is needed to view an eBook if you use a newer Mac OS (10.4-10.6) and the Safari browser.
To view an eBook in the DjVu format, the DjVu browser plug-in is required.