Ebook Central from ProQuest is a platform that offers access to thousands of the UCI Libraries' eBook collections. .
This guide provides helpful information on searching, downloading, printing Ebook Central material.
Ebook Central Login Page | https://uci.ebookcentral.proquest.com |
Login | Campus affiliates use UCInetID/Password. Guests on campus can access via guest login. |
Read Online | See Guide. |
Download / Read Offline |
See Guide. If you are using a laptop or desktop, you need Adobe Digital Editions (ADE). Note: we have run into issues with Adobe Digital Editions on library computers. Follow these steps: 1) Click "Help", 2) "Erase Authorization", 3)"Help", 4) "Authorize Computer", 5) Check "I want to authorize my computer without an ID." |
Format | |
Allows multiple concurrent users | Yes though each book has different restrictions. Some are unlimited simultaneous use, others limited to 3 or 1 user at a time. |
Printing | See Guide. Look for #7 Printing. |
Copy and Paste | See Guide. Look for #6 Copying. |
Reader Requirements | Enable cookies and Javascript on your browser |
Notes Feature | See Guide. Scroll to the box called "Highlights, Notes, and Bookmarks" |
Highlighting | See Guide. Scroll to the box called "Highlights, Notes, and Bookmarks" |
Accessibility | See Guide |
Searching | See Guide |
Browsers | Firefox, Internet Explorer, Chrome, Opera, and Safari |
Create your own bookshelf | See Guide. This allows you to see your browse history, books checked out, and create personal collections. |