You may notice a higher number of ebooks in our catalogue. We are currently trialling EBL (Ebook library), which is an innovative ebook library service that can allow users to loan for a period of 1-3 days, as well as read ebooks offline using laptops or ebook reading devices.
These ebooks can be accessed in two ways:
- Directly from the library catalogue; or
- From the library’s databases page under E for EBL.
What does this mean? It means you will have greater access to electronic information. It is important to note that some titles have immediate complete access to the ebook (fully accessible and loanable), the other titles are mediated access upon request – this means that the titles can be browsed for 5 minutes and can be recommended for purchase. This will help the library to determine what you, our users, require from our academic resources in the library collection.
For further information about EBL and how to use it, please see our Help sheet available on the databases page.
Can you print from the books on trial?
Hi Confused,
Printing is dependent on the type of ebook you are trying to access.
If the ebook is available for download, you can print up to 20% of the ebook.
If the ebook says ‘browse for 5 minutes’ you can’t print from it. However, you can request that the library purchase it. If the request is approved, the ebook will become available for loan and you will be able to print from it.
The help sheet located on the databases page contains information about this.
Kind Regards,
Admin.
[...] EBL information [...]
As the Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Tasmania I am very supportive of this e-book development to enhance teaching and research within the Faculty.
I encourage all students and staff to make full use of this new initiative.
Professor Ian Hay