How do I read and download an eBook?
Books purchased by TAFE Queensland Libraries are generally purchased from either ProQuest or EBSCO.
The appearance of an eBook will differ depending on where it is purchased from, however the functionality of the eBook you choose will remain the same.
All TAFE Queensland Library eBooks will require you to login.
Your details will be as follows:
Borrower ID = studentnumber@tqstudent.edu.au
Password = your Connect/network password
For staff this will be your network username and password.
A ProQuest eBook can be viewed by clicking on the “Click to view” option.
An EBSCO eBook can be read by clicking on the Table of Contents towards the bottom of the eBook record.
Simply click on the chapter you are interested in.
Note that you may be asked to login with your library details.
Downloading eBooks
The ability to print, download a full book or chapter is dependent on the publisher of that particular book.
ProQuest eBooks
ProQuest eBooks are downloaded via the Toolbar that appears above each book.
To download a ProQuest eBook, you will need to have Adobe Digital Editions on your computer. This is a free eBook reader.
Once Adobe Digital Editions has been installed, click on the download option in the toolbar.
Once you click on the download option, the download status will appear in a pop-up bar. If this does not appear, check the downloads folder on your computer.
Created by the team at ProQuest Training, this video will give you an introduction to reading ProQuest eBooks online in the reader.
EBSCO eBooks
EBSCO eBooks have two options, PDF Full Text and Full Download.
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To do a Full Download, you will be asked to login using an EBSCO account.
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This is not connected to your TAFE Library account.
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An option to create an EBSCO account is provided if you do not already have an account with them.
Created by the team at EBSCO Academy, this video will give you an introduction to reading ProQuest eBooks online in the reader.