This video [2:59] 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.
Please note: while the features remain largely unchanged, the video below does not reflect recent changes to the EBSCOhost interface.
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 under the book title. From options above the book cover, you can save, cite, email, or download the ebook.
eBook Viewer
eBooks can be read online in the eBook Viewer by clicking on the Access now (eBook) button in the Result List or Detailed Record:
Once in full text view (see screenshot 2, right), the row of tools across the top of the Viewer are (from left to right):
Full eBook Download - Click to download the eBook to your computer for offline reading or transferring to a portable device.
Save item - Click to save eBook to your EBSCO account.
Cite - Click to copy citation information for the eBook (see "Warning" below).
Share - Click to email the eBook, or to create a link to the eBook.
Print - Click to print eBook pages.
Details - Click for availability & permissions information.
Table of contents - Click to view the table of contents.
Search within - Click to search for particular words or phrases within the eBook.
eBook Viewer - Page Navigation + Viewing Options
There are tools located at the bottom of the screen while you're viewing your book in the eBook viewer (see screenshots 2 & 3, right). The tools are as follows (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 Enter.
Zoom In: Click the icon to zoom in on the page.
Zoom Out: Click the icon to zoom out on the page.
Full Screen View: Click the icon to view the eBook in full screen.
Page navigation: 
Viewing options: 
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!
