Using Library Ebooks
The library offers access to three primary e-book providers. The vast majority of our e-books are available through subscription packages or demand-driven access, so please be aware that they aren't necessarily permanently owned and could be removed. Please contact the library if you have any questions about using specific e-books in our collection for course use.
eBooks on EBSCOhost
- Our library subscribes to EBSCO's Academic Collection, a subscription package containing a large selection of e-books representing a broad range of academic subjects.
- EBSCOhost e-books are a good option for integrating book chapters into course readings, as chapters can be linked to directly.
- Using e-books in subscription collections as required textbooks is not encouraged, as the database is licensed as a collection and publishers may choose to pull titles at any time. It is easier to replace a chapter reading than a textbook an entire course is based around!
Ebook Central
- ProQuest's Ebook Central combines owned, subscription, and demand-driven access models.
- In addition to the Academic Complete subscription package, many e-books on Ebook Central are loaned on a demand-driven basis under license terms aimed at individual users. Please check with the library before adopting titles on Ebook Central as course readings.
Cambridge Core
- Cambridge Core combines owned and evidence-based acquisition access models for e-books, making these titles suitable for course use.
- Titles on Cambridge Core cover a variety of disciplines and subject areas. Chapters can be linked to directly.
The library also subscribes to a small number of subject specific e-book collections, as well as e-book reference collections. Most of these other e-books are suitable for course use.
Creating Ebook Central links
Ebook Central allows you to copy links at the chapter or title level. These links are ready to share, and no additional proxy prefix is required.
1. Title-level links
Click Share Link to Book, then copy the link in the "Share this book" overlay.
2. Chapter-level links
Navigate to the desired chapter in the online reader, select the link icon from the top toolbar, then copy the link in the "Share this book" overlay.
Creating eBooks on EBSCOhost links
1. Title-level links
For the whole e-book, navigate to the detailed record page for the e-book, and then select the Share icon from the Tools menu in the upper right, and select Create Link. Copy the resulting link. This link does not require a proxy, and is ready to be shared in your classroom!
2. Chapter-level links:
Use the table of contents to navigate to the chapter you would like to use, and then select the Share icon from the Tools menu in the upper right, and select Create Link. Copy the resulting link. This link does not require a proxy, and is ready to be shared in your classroom!
Creating Cambridge Core links
1. Title-level links
For the whole e-book, navigate to the detailed record page for the e-book, and then select the Share icon from the right side of the item's bibliographic information, and select the hyperlink icon. Copy the resulting link.
This link requires a proxy. Paste the link into a text editor, and add the library's proxy prefix https://library.norwich.edu/login?url= to the front of the link. The link is ready to be used in your classroom!
2. Chapter-level links
For an individual chapter, navigate to the chapter, and then select the Share icon from the toolbar below the item's bibliographic information, and select the hyperlink icon. Copy the resulting link.
This link requires a proxy. Paste the link into a text editor, and add the library's proxy prefix https://library.norwich.edu/login?url= to the front of the link. The link is ready to be used in your classroom!