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via eBook Platforms

eBooks can be accessed through the provider platform. If you choose this method you will only have access to eBooks available through that provider. There are links to the portals through the databases page.

To access the platforms, click the logo:

EBL covers many subjects and allows you to preview and recommend books for purchase.

Safari offers eBooks on technology.

 

EBSCO eBooks

EBSCO offers eBooks in many areas. EBSCO eBooks has taken over NetLibrary, so if your eBooks were previously in NetLibrary, they are now available via EBSCO.

Check your subject guide to find more subject specific eBook portals.

 

via the Library catalogue

The simplest way to find eBooks is by searching the library catalogue.

   1. Type in keywords into the catalogue search box

   2. At the results screen, go to top right hand corner of screen to Limit by

   3. Click on drop down menu and select Coll: Electronic book to limit results

   4. Click on title of any item to bring up the full record

   5. Click on URL in the record to access full text of ebook

   6. Type in your utas username & password at the login screen

 

How to use Summon to find eBooks

How to search for e-books in Summon:

1. To begin, go to the library's homepage at: http://www.utas.edu.au/library/

2. Enter your search query in the Summon search box at the top of the page, select the "Book" radio button

3. Refine your search, by selecting "items with full text online"

Use the "refine your search "options such a publication date, languageto further narrow your result list

     

    Via the eBooks portal

    The eBook portal is an A- Z listing of  available eBooks. A good tool to use if you already know the name of the title you wish to read or to do a title keyword search.

    eBook portal

     

    New eBooks

    You can keep up with our latest eBooks by looking at the Library's New eBooks page

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