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What
are eBooks?
eBooks
are electronic versions of print books. Like print books, the text
found in eBooks is often enriched with photos, illustrations, graphs
and tables. In eBooks, users can navigate through the text (e.g.
easily search for specific passages) in ways not possible in print.
What is netLibrary?
The
PBA Library has purchased over 45,000 electronic books (eBooks) from netLibrary,
Inc., of Boulder, Colorado. netLibrary offers libraries and organizations around
the world the most comprehensive collection of electronic books,
or eBooks, available. Palm Beach Atlantic University, in concert with netLibrary, makes it possible for you
to access a wide range of research, reference and reading materials online.
PBA
Library eBook Collection
The eBooks in this collection were purchased
to meet the needs of our end users. In addition, when you search
the collection, you'll note an option for publicly accessible eBooks
— classic works of literature and history.
Accessing the eBook Collection
First, think about how you wish to use eBooks. If you only wish to
search and browse eBooks, you will not need to create an account. In
this case, skip to “Searching for an eBook” to get started. But for
personalized features, such as the ability to check out eBooks, make
notes, create favorites, or access these resources from outside of the PalmNET network, you will need to create
an account that identifies you as an authorized user.
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Creating an eBook account
Establishing an account allows you full access to
PBA's eBook collection from any internet connected computer 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week. But you should first create the account from within
PalmNET (i.e. logged-in on campus or connected to campus by a PalmNET dial-up
account). Remote users who authenticate through the
PBA proxy server are also enabled to create an account.
How
to create an account:
1.
Once authenticated as described above, you can enter
www.netlibrary.com and use the Create
a Free Account link.
2. Enter the requested information.
You create the password, so make it one that you will remember.
3. Select the Submit button.
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Logging
in
Each time you wish to check out an eBook or access it remotely,
you must first log in. (If you are creating a new account, you will
be logged into the PBA Library eBook collection
automatically.)
How to
log in:
1. Go to
/www.netlibrary.com and click the Log In link in the
upper left of the screen..
2. Enter your user name and password and click the Log In button.
3. You now have access to all eBooks available in the PBA
Library collection, plus your personal notes and links to
eBooks.
Forgot your Username or Password?
On the Log In screen, click the Forgot your Username or
Password? link and enter the email address the account was
registered with, then click Submit. Next, answer the
Security Question you entered when you set up the account, and
click Submit. NetLibrary will email your password.
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Searching
for an eBook
Start your search in one of two places:
The Keyword Search box is located at the top right of your
browser window on the main navigation bar. A keyword search allows
you to search for a word or phrase in the title, author, Library
of Congress subject heading, publisher, and ISBN fields. To perform
a keyword search, enter the search term. Note: To do a phrase search,
submit your search in quotes – for example, “small business.”
Select the Go button to display search results.
To perform a more advanced search, fill in any or all of the fields
that appear on the home page including title, author, subject, keywords,
full text, publisher, pub year, and ISBN. Note: To do a phrase search,
submit your search in quotes – for example, “small business.”
Select the red Search button to display search results.
You have the option to select the Add to My Favorites box
to the right of each title. This feature allows you to add titles
to a list so you can easily access them at a later time without
executing another search.
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Browsing
an eBook
You may browse an eBook without logging in. Browsing an eBook is
the equivalent of taking a book off the shelf and looking through
it. While you are actively using it, no other user will have access
to it. If 15 minutes elapses without active use, the book is “put
back on the shelf” and another user will have access.
How to
browse an eBook:
1. Search for an eBook.
2. Select the eBook title from your search results to display
the eBook Summary page.
3. Select the Browse this eBook online link.
4. The eBook is displayed. To learn how to use an eBook, select
the Help tab at the top of your screen.
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Must I be connected to the
Internet to access netLibrary's titles?
Yes. To view, browse, and check out your library's
eBook collection, you must be
online. You may work in the PBA Library, elsewhere on the PBA
campus, or connect to the internet elsewhere.
Can I print an eBook?
You can print single pages of an eBook, much like you can print
a single page of a print book on a photocopy machine. Sections of
pages, within limitations, can also be copied and pasted into reports
and presentations.
Who do I contact if I need
more information?
The PBA
librarians will be
happy to help you set up a netLibrary account and answer your questions
about using eBooks. Need help over the telephone? Call (561)
803-2227 during library hours. Questions
can also be submitted by email to library@pba.edu.
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