The complete guide to using e-books is available at here.
- How do I access e-books from off campus?
Accessing e-books requires a connection to McGill’s network. You will need to log into EZproxy or VPN if you choose to access them from off campus.
- Can I print out chapters of an e-book?
Whether or not an e-book is printable is varying among platforms. Generally speaking, e-books available on a publisher platform can be printed by chapter. E-books from aggregators are more likely to be restricted to do so, but you may be able to print out the current screen or some pages, depending on the platform.
- Can I download an e-book?
Similarly, downloading allowance depends on the e-book platform too. E-books available on a publisher platform are usually downloadable by chapter or the whole book in PDF.
- How many users can access an e-book at the same time?
It depends on the platform. Many of our e-books available on publisher platforms can be accessed by an unlimited number of users simultaneously. However, e-books on some aggregator platforms only allow limited user access at the same time, for example, books on Skillsoft. A user may get a “maximum users reached” page after all the available seats are occupied.
- Can I request a print copy for an e-book to which the library has access?
Yes, you may request a print copy of an e-book through the Library’s InterLibrary Loan Service even if the library has access to that e-book but you find a print version would be more suitable.
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