This video (2:54) demonstrates how to read eBooks using the EBSCO interface, and touches on some of the options you have for saving/citing your eBook. For more information on reading, saving, and citing EBSCO eBooks, scroll below the video.
Detailed Record
A "Detailed Record" can be viewed by clicking an eBook title in the Result list (see screenshot 1, right). From the Detailed Record, you can read or download the eBook using the links in the left column. From the right column, you can print, email, save, or cite the ebook.
eBook Viewer
eBooks can be read online in the eBook Viewer by clicking either of the Full Text links on the Result List or Detailed Record:
Once in full text view (see screenshot 2, right), the tools in the left column allow you to (from left to right): view the contents of an eBook, search within the text of the eBook, and save a note on the eBook in your My EBSCOhost folder.
Included in the row of tools across the top of the Viewer are (see screenshots 2, right):
Add to Folder - Click to add the eBook to your My EBSCOhost folder.
Save Pages - Click to save eBook pages.
E-mail Pages - Click to e-mail eBook pages.
Print Pages - Click to print eBook pages.
Cite - Click to copy citation information for the eBook (see "Warning" below).
Dictionary - Click to search for definitions of words in the eBook you are reading.
Export - Click to export citation information to a bibliographic manager.
Permalink - Click to copy a persistent link to the eBook.
Share - Click to share the eBook information on one of several social networks.
Google Drive - Click to save the eBook pages to your Google Drive account. Note: If your browser has a pop-up blocker enabled, you must allow pop-up windows to open to sign into your Google account.
Full Download - Click to download the eBook to your computer for offline reading or transferring to a portable device.
eBook Viewer Toolbar
The "Toolbar" is located at the bottom of the screen while you're viewing your eBook in PDF format (see screenshots 2 & 3, right). The following options are available on the toolbar (listed from left to right):
Page Navigation: Use the page navigation arrows to move up or down one page at a time or enter a page number in the field provided and click Go.
Zoom Out: Click the icon to zoom out on the page.
Zoom In: Click the icon to zoom in on the page.
Fit Page Width: Click the icon to fit the page by width in the viewing area.
Fit Page: Click the icon to view the entire page in the viewing area.
Fit Page to Viewport: Click the icon to fit the entire page into the viewport.
Source: EBSCO Connect
Source: EBSCO Connect
Be careful! Occasionally, EBSCO eBooks (and other databases) will generate an incorrect citation. Before you copy/paste any of these citations into your work, make sure to take the time to check them for accuracy. Common citation mistakes include: no hanging indent, incorrect use of italics, incorrect use of capital letters, improper inclusion of a URL.
Use the LAVC Library's Cite Sources Guide to make sure your MLA/APA citations are accurate!
