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The document provides instructions for finding and accessing eBooks through the NetLibrary database from Pilgrim Library. It explains how to search for eBooks by keyword, title, or author, view book details and the full text. It notes some limitations on the number of simultaneous users and warns that sessions will time out after 15 minutes of inactivity. It encourages users to contact the library for any help or questions.
E books netlibrary
- 1. Finding eBooks: Using NetLibrary An Online Tutorial brought to you by Pilgrim Library
- 2. Access NetLibrary through the library’s website Click on Databases A-Z
- 3. Databases A-Z Scroll down until you see NetLibrary (the list is alphabetical) If you are on-campus, click NetLibrary. If you are off-campus, click Off-campus access. Click here for help authenticating through OhioLINK.
- 5. Basic Search Here you can search for an eBook. The drop- down list lets you search by keyword, title, or author. You can also search the entire text of the book for a term (full-text).
- 6. Advanced Search The Advanced Search gives you more options and lets you be more specific with your search.
- 7. Search Results Page You should see a page that looks something like this once you run a search.
- 8. Search Results Page You can further refine your search results here. Click to see eBooks on related topics.
- 9. Search Results Page Your results are listed here. You can sort them by relevance (rank), title, author, or publication date.
- 10. Search Results Page Your results are listed here. You can sort them by relevance (rank), title, author, or publication date.
- 11. Show Details To see more information about a book, click on Show Details. From the eBook Details page, you can see publication information, click to view the eBook, or easily email the book’s information.
- 12. Viewing the eBook To view the actual text of the title, click on View this eBook. You can do this from the search results page or from the eBook details page.
- 13. Viewing the eBook You should see a page that looks similar to this (though appearance varies from title to title).
- 14. Viewing the eBook You can navigate through the eBook in several ways. Click on a chapter to jump to that point of the book Search the entire text of the book here.
- 15. Viewing the eBook Each screen will show you one page. To view other pages, you must click Previous or Next. You cannot scroll through the book; you must click Next to “turn the page.” You can also jump to a specific page number by entering it in the Page box and clicking Go.
- 16. Printing the eBook To print, click here. You can choose to print either the page you are currently viewing or a certain number of pages starting with the one you are viewing.
- 17. Notes about NetLibrary NetLibrary allows a limited number of users to view an eBook at one time. This means that you may be denied access to an eBook if too many other users are currently viewing it. If this happens, you will see a notice that says the eBook is currently in use. You can choose to have a hold placed on the title, which will reserve a block of time just for you to view the eBook. You can also choose to be notified by email whenever the eBook becomes available again.
- 18. Notes about NetLibrary If you remain inactive in NetLibrary, your session will automatically time out. After 15 minutes of inactivity, you will be logged out of your NetLibrary session. You will be automatically redirected to the main search page and you will lose your place in an eBook and your previous search information. To avoid this, remain active in NetLibrary by clicking through pages. If you are logged out due to inactivity, be sure to log back in through Pilgrim Library’s website (with authentication if you’re off-campus).
- 19. NetLibrary Help NetLibrary has a great Help section on their site. Use it! If you have any other difficulties using eBooks through NetLibrary, click on Help in the top right corner. The General section of this help guide is especially informative. For additional assistance, contact Pilgrim Library – we’re happy to help!
- 20. Remember! If you are accessing off-campus, you must authenticate through OhioLINK. You must access NetLibrary through the library’s or OhioLINK’s website. For help with this process, visit our Off-Campus Access LibGuide.
- 21. Congratulations! You successfully finished the library tutorial Finding eBooks: NetLibrary If you have any questions about this tutorial, please get in touch with Pilgrim Library or email adearmond@defiance.edu.
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