About Ebooks
Camosun Library provides access to thousands of ebooks from a variety of publishers through subscriptions and individual purchases.
Each vendor or package has its own licensing terms that may affect how you access their ebooks. For example, they may only be available to one user at a time. There may also be restrictions on the number of pages you can print, save, or download.
Note to instructors:
If you're planning to use library ebooks with your class, please contact a subject librarian in advance to check availability.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How do I search for ebooks?
- Most ebooks are included in the library's Single Search discovery tool.
- use the Source Type filter on the left side of your search results to limit to ebooks
- You can also search individual collections from our Databases A-Z list.
- filter by database type = Ebook collections
Q. Why doesn't the library have a copy of my e-textbook?
- Unfortunately, many textbook publishers will not sell digital copies to libraries. And if they do, the cost can be much higher than print.
Q. Do I need special software to use library ebooks?
- Most Camosun Library ebooks can be read directly within your web browser. Look for the PDF or ePUB options.
- If you want to download an ebook to read offline, you may need Adobe Digital Editions or other software.
Q. Are library ebooks available 24/7?
- Yes and no! Library ebooks are available to Camosun students and employees working on campus or remotely, but some titles may be limited to only one user at a time.
- If you have trouble accessing an ebook, you can submit a problem report form.
- Provide as much detail as possible, including the specific ebook title(s) and any error messages.