Why doesn't the library have my text electronically?
Sometimes eTextbooks are unavailable for libraries to purchase due to licensing. eTextbooks are sold under different kinds of licenses.
- Individual licenses - only allow a specific person to purchase and use the eText
- Institutional licenses - allow various people to access the eText.
The library can only buy eTexts released under an Institutional license. Unfortunately not all publishers release their eTexts under an Institutional license.
What does it mean if an eTextbook is unavailable?
In these instances, the library will purchase print texts. Required texts will be placed in the Reserve section of the library. These texts have a restricted loan period of 24 hours.
