Access to eBooks is controlled by authentication (login). If you are a current member of the University of South Wales (i.e staff or student) you can access eBooks anywhere in the world. There are two ways that you can access eBooks:
If your module has an online reading list you can see immediately which items are e-books and access them directly. If the item cited on your list is available online, you will see VIEW ONLINE next to the title on the list. You can access your reading list via the Blackboard site for your module. Or search the reading lists system directly for your module.
Our ebooks can be accessed on campus from any networked PC, laptop or mobile device.
FINDit allows you to find all the eBooks owned by the Library.
Our e-books can be accessed on campus by signing in to FINDit using your University username and password.
Accessing the eBook via FINDit means that the platform will recognise that you are from the University of South Wales and that you have access to this resource.
Can i read ebooks when I'm at home or off campus?
Yes! Our e-books can be accessed off campus by signing in to FINDit using your University username and password.
Please use the link provided in FINDit to connect to the e-book platform as this will list content that you should have access to.
In some cases, it is necessary to follow a link on the service web site which says 'UK Federation', 'Shibboleth', 'Institutional Login' or 'Log in at your home organisation'. You will then be asked to choose the University of South Wales from a list.
You will be redirected to the University login page where you then log in with your University username and password and redirected back to the online resource.
How can i access ebooks?
You can access our e-books online via any device that has WiFi.
Most eBooks work best on the latest browser edition and for the best viewing experience we would recommend accessing our e-books from a PC or laptop computer.
You can also access our e-books offline (i.e. when you are not connected to the internet) by downloading them.
What file types are eBooks?
eBook files are digital files that contain books in a digital format. Most eBooks are available as either PDF or EPUB files.
PDF will give you an exact replica of a printed book page.
EPUB is the open standard format for eBooks, developed by the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF). It is more responsive and can be easier to read if you have a small screen and can be read on most devices except a Kindle. (You can convert EPUB files to kindle readable formats. See here for more information).
Can i read eBooks on my phone and tablet?
Yes. You can read some eBooks on a mobile phone or tablet. You can read eBooks on a mobile device either online or by downloading to a mobile app.
How you read the eBook will depend on the provider:
Please note: There is a known compatibility issue with some Android devices and Adobe Digital editions. If using a mobile device is your preference, other compatible apps are available on the Google Play Store including PocketBook Reader.
Can i read ebooks on my kindle?
A Kindle uses its own Digital right management (DRM) which is not compatible with Adobe DRM. However, any e-books available as downloadable PDF can be read on a Kindle. Please see further information below:
Ebook Central: Kindle Compatibility (proquest.com)
How can I send saved EBSCO eBook pages in PDF format to my Kindle eReader device?