LibAnswers: Customer Services



The library provides e-books on a wide variety of different platforms and from a wide variety of suppliers.  Although each e-book platform will look slightly different, the functionality on offer is largely the same.

​In general, a better viewing experience is secured by downloading the book to view it via an e-Reader app on a mobile device. 

The following FAQs will take you through some of the basic functionality available on some of our most well-used e-book platforms: specific download information is available for PC, iOS and Android devices.

• How do I copy and print from an e-book?
• How do I download an e-book?

For more detailed advice on highlighting, annotating, sharing notes, etc. please refer to the help pages of the specific e-book platform:

• EBSCOhost help pages
• Proquest Ebook Central Libguide
• VLeBooks (please note that you need to be logged in to VLeBooks with your University username and password in order to see this page) and their Quick Reference Guide
• JSTOR e-books help pages

Accessibility Features
 

ProQuest Ebook Central

Full details of accessibility functionality are available in the ProQuest Libguide which also features an accessibility video.

VLeBooks

The online reader allows for five different zoom levels in addition to the browser's standard zoom functionality.

The background colour can be set to eight different shades to aid dyslexic users.

More functionality can be found on their Accessibility Guidance page.

EBSCOhost    

Full details of accessibility functionality are available at on EBSCO Connect.

JSTOR

Visit JSTOR's Accessibility pages for full details as to accessibility functionality, accessibility policy and compliance.

The document also contains a helpful WebAim accessibility overview

Contact the Electronic Resources Helpdesk if you require further assistance.